Welcome to UVAMO: the UVic AMO Lab
We are studying the production and interaction of quantum states of light with matter. Our primary aim is to create and explore a reliable mapping between collective spin excitations in dilute atomic ensembles and a completely general quantum optical state.
Our primary workhorse is a process known as Four-Wave mixing in Rubidium vapour. In this process, a strongly pumped ensemble of atoms emits correlated pairs of photons. This “twin-mode” state acts as a primordial clay, from which we can chisel a particular quantum state of light (see Research).
We also like building things, and aim to create an excellent and fun training environment for budding scientist. If you are interested in joining the UVAMO lab, see Openings.
News
April 18, 2023We welcome another cluster of talented student for a summer of epic research! We welcome new members Max Brown, Will Stokes, Neelam Esmail, Ash Enefer, Zaina Siddiqui, Diana Gao, Owen Sandner, Hayden Snauwert, Brendan Mackey, and Thomas Bourguois. Matt Newton is rejoining us!
March 12, 2023Owen Sandner has been awarded a Valerie Kuhn research fellowship to work with the UVAMO lab this Summer. Welcome, and congrats Owen!
Feb 21, 2023Maxwell Brown has joined the team and will be working on the polarimeter!
September 12, 2022We've received a NSERC Quantum Alliance Catalyst grant for studying Quantum Memories with nonclassical light!
Aug 1, 2022Jamal receives the CREATE scholarship for his MSc defgree. Congrats!
July 15, 2022Jamal Mohammad Khani will be joining the UVic AMO lab as a MSc Student. Welcome!
May 4, 2022We welcome another cluster of talented student for a summer of epic research! We welcome new members Kje Rybar, Arsh Singh, Matt Newton, Nishith Eluri, and Charlie Squires. Kenny, Jake, and Ben are rejoining us!
February 15, 2022Ben has been awarded a SURA grant for developing a laser stabilization system this summer. Congrats Ben!
September 1, 2021Super productive and fun Summer. Now Kenny is writing his honours thesis with the lab!