OSU Quantum Computing: OSU physicist wins $539K NSF Grant
An OSU physicist received a $539K NSF grant to advance quantum technology.
OSU Quantum Computing
Oklahoma State University (OSU) physics professor Yingmei Liu received a $539,000 NSF grant to spearhead quantum-enhanced technology development. This large funding will fund a three-year research study to demonstrate OSU's highly programmable quantum simulator's potential.
Dr. Liu will study how this technology is used in QIS and quantum sensing. According to Dr. Liu, leading “the only Hubbard model quantum simulator research program in Oklahoma” will boost productivity.
The project uses 10 OSU physics students' programmable quantum simulator. The experimental setup represents complex quantum systems with ultracold sodium atoms in spinor Bose-Einstein condensates.
Transformation of Science and Technology
Dr. Liu noted that quantum information technology has “revolutionized society in the past decade” and underpins several cutting-edge advancements. These include quantum computers, secure quantum communication, and quantum-enhanced measurements.
Quantum simulation of many-body systems is important for creating novel materials and storing quantum information. Dr. Liu's research group's goals are important for fundamental quantum physics understanding and technology.
Atom-based quantum sensing, which Dr Liu says has “high spatial sensitivity and greatly enhanced field sensitivity,” is proposed by combining application-driven sensor research with quantum physics advances.
The study agenda focusses on unique phenomena in many-body systems. Among them:
Breaking ergodicity.
Novel nonequilibrium spin dynamics.
Quantum scars.
The researchers will also produce substantial entanglement, a vital resource for quantum technologies.
Wide-ranging, instant applications
The sensor developed by this work has many rapid and accurate uses in various sectors. Useful applications include:
Seeking mineral resources.
Early diagnosis via non-invasive biomedical imaging.
Satellite-detected archaeological sites.
An earthquake forecast.
Serving Education and Skill Development In addition to lab work, the NSF funding funds key teaching activities. Integrating education and research is key to the endeavour.
Practical quantum research projects will involve graduate and undergraduate students, says Dr. Liu. This practical experience prepares students for scientific and technology careers.
OSU's quantum research projects, including this NSF-funded study, have three goals:
Building a solid, long-term educational pipeline to meet OSU's land-grant pledges and STEM education goals in Oklahoma.
Preparing the state and nation with outstanding talent.
Advance quantum technology through science and technology.
To participate in these quantum research projects at OSU, engineering or physics majors can contact Dr. Yingmei Liu. National Science Foundation notice of funding is online.