Nanoscale and Quantum Photonics Lab
The Vuckovic group investigates optics and light manipulation at the nanoscale. Harnessing developments in the semiconductor industry, we engineer platforms that both probe fundamental science and hold promise for future information technologies. Of paramount interest is studying solid-state quantum emitters, such as quantum dots and defect centers in diamond, and their interactions with light. Furthermore, we are transforming conventional nanophotonics with the concept of inverse design, where we design arbitrary optical devices from scratch using computer algorithms with little to no human input. Through these efforts we aim to enable a wide variety of technologies ranging from silicon photonics to quantum computing.
Video recording of Nanoscale and Quantum Photonics Lab for Zeiss Award Ceremony
Quantum nanophotonic interface for tin-vacancy centers in thin-film diamond
Hope Lee, Hannah C. Kleidermacher, Abigail J. M. Stein et al. report a quantum photonic interface for SnV⁻ centers based on one-dimensional photonic crystal cavities fabricated in diamond thin films.
Inverse design for scalable photonic systems
Louise Schul, Sydney Mason, Sungjun Eun, Geun Ho Ahn et al. survey recent progress, challenges, and new directions in photonic inverse design.
Quantum critical electro-optic and piezo-electric nonlinearities
Christopher P. Anderson, Giovanni Scuri et al. identify strontium titanate as a material with strong electro-optic and piezoelectric responses at cryogenic temperatures.