Laboratory introduction
Research Team
Yanting Zhao (Professor, PhD Supervisor): Head of the laboratory, specializing in ultracold atomic and molecular physics and quantum information.
Zhonghua Ji (Professor, PhD Supervisor): Focuses on ultracold molecular spectroscopy and quantum computing.
Dianqiang Su (Associate Professor): Researches nanofiber optics and optomechanical cooling techniques.
Chenhao Wang (Lecturer): Works on the preparation of ultracold atomic BECs and open quantum systems.
Laboratory Overview
The Atomic and Molecular Quantum Manipulation Laboratory is affiliated with the State Key Laboratory of Quantum Optics and Optical Quantum Devices. It is dedicated to experimental and theoretical research in:
1.Preparation, detection, and external-field manipulation of ultracold atoms and molecules,
2.High-sensitivity atomic and molecular spectroscopy,
3.Quantum information and quantum computing.
The lab consists of a research team of professors, associate professors, and lecturers. It has led multiple national and provincial-level research projects, published over 80 SCI-indexed papers, obtained 14 national invention patents, and was awarded the First Prize of Shanxi Province Natural Science Award.
Major Experimental Platforms
1.Nanofiber-Mediated Light-Atom Interaction Platform
Achieves strong coupling between light and atoms via nanofibers, enabling studies on nonlinear optical effects and quantum many-body physics.
2. Ultra-cold Single Atom and Molecule Experimental Platform Based on Optical Tweezer Technology
Utilizing optical tweezer technology to prepare and manipulate arrays of ultra-cold atoms and molecules for quantum computing and quantum simulation research.
3. Quantum Simulation Experimental Platform Based on Atomic BEC
Producing Bose-Einstein condensates (BEC) to simulate quantum phenomena in condensed matter physics, such as superfluidity and topological insulators.
4. Nanofiber Optomechanical Cooling Platform
Investigating the cooling effects of light-induced torsional forces on nanofibers and exploring optomechanical control of macroscopic objects.
