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Scientific Advisor: Emmanuel Zambrini Cruzeiro (ist169238)
Organic Unit: Institute of Telecommunications
Scholarship Theme: Room temperature optical quantum memory for long distance quantum communication
Duration: 6 months
Maximum Duration Including Renewals: 6 months
Objectives
IberianQCI is a European project dedicated to the creation of an Iberian quantum network. The Iberian quantum network will include fiber-optic links between Portugal and Spain, as well as free-space links using satellites and optical ground stations. An extremely promising device for long distance space-based quantum communication is a room-temperature optical quantum memory. In this project, the student will develop a room-temperature optical quantum memory based on an Alkali gas cell, and demonstrate efficient quantum storage. The challenge is experimental, involving quantum optics, atomic physics, and optoelectronics. The main objective will be the demonstration of quantum storage at room temperature for free-space quantum communication.
Work Plan
- Spectroscopy and optimization of memory time and efficiency
- Demonstration of quantum storage of light
- Demonstration of storage integrated with a free-space quantum communication protocol
Contest Procedure
Applications must be exclusively submitted on the admissions platform of the Instituto Superior Técnico at https://fenix.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/fenixedu-admissions and requires registration and validation of the candidate's identity. Applications are only accepted when the form available in the platform is correctly filled, submitted and locked without any validation errors. The mandatory documentation to submit in the scholarship application includes:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Proof of Qualifications (or declaration of honor in case you do not yet have the certificate)
- Proof of Registration/Enrolment
- Motivation Letter
The application submission deadlines can be viewed in the admissions platform.
Where to apply
Website: https://fenix.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/fenixedu-admissions
Requirements
- Research Field: Engineering » Electronic engineering
- Education Level: Undergraduate
Skills/Qualifications
Admission Requirements: Experience with quantum optics, particularly Alkali gas cells, and spectroscopy for example saturated absorption spectroscopy. Solid background on quantum information.
Additional Information
Benefits
Monthly Maintenance Allowance: €1,090.98
Funding Entity: European Union (EU)
Eligibility criteria
Admission Requirements: Experience with quantum optics, particularly Alkali gas cells, and spectroscopy for example saturated absorption spectroscopy. Solid background on quantum information.
Selection process
Contest Evaluation Method(s): Curricular evaluation weighted to 100% on a scale of 20 points with a minimum of 14 points needed for admission. The minimum final grade needed for admission is 14 points.
Conditions for the Contest Evaluation: Curricular evaluation.
Composition of the Selection Jury:
Jury President: Emmanuel Zambrini Cruzeiro (ist169238)
Jury Members: Mariano José Lemus Hernández (ist427022), Instituto de Telecomunicações; Preeti Yadav (ist426119), Instituto de Telecomunicações.
In case the president of the jury is unable to preside, they will be replaced by one of the jury members.
Additional comments
Applicable Laws and Regulations: Law No. 40/2004, of 18 August (Statute of Scientific Research Fellow), in its current wording; IST Regulation for Research Scholarships, available at https://drh.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/files/sites/45/despacho_8532_regulamento_bolsas.pdf.
Workplace: Quantum Information and Quantum Optics (QIQO) Laboratory, Torre Norte e Complexo Interdisciplinar
Website for additional job details: https://drh.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/bolseiros/recrutamento/
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 1
- Company/Institute: IST
- Country: Portugal
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