PhD: Quantum Light Sources & Photonic Computing Architecture

Technical University of Denmark; Kongens Lyngby; On-site; DKK 320,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Technical University of Denmark (DTU) invites applications for PhD scholarships in the Quantum Light Sources Group at DTU Electro. The project spans design, simulation and optical characterization of quantum-dot based single-photon sources and the engineering of photonic quantum information architectures as part of the Horizon Europe PHOTONIQC network.

Collaborations span seven countries with a focus on distributed quantum computing.

Qualifications

• Design and numerical simulation of quantum-dot-based single-photon sources.
• Experience with optical simulation tools.
• Interest in quantum information and photonic architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design and numerical simulation of quantum-dot single-photon sources.
• Characterize devices with advanced optical techniques.
• Increase source efficiency and photon indistinguishability toward unity.
• Build system architecture for cluster state quantum computing.
• Analyze source performance with simulations and propose new designs.
• Perform optical characterization of fabricated devices.
• Develop network architecture blueprint for photonic graph state computation.
• Supervise MSc/BSc/Fagprojekt students.
• Document research in scientific articles and conference contributions.

Skills

Optical simulation

Quantum optics

Photonics

Team collaboration

Tools

COMSOL Multiphysics

Lumerical

Job description

Technical University of Denmark (DTU) invites applications for PhD scholarships in the Quantum Light Sources Group at DTU Electro. The project spans design, simulation and optical characterization of quantum-dot based single-photon sources and the engineering of photonic quantum information architectures as part of the Horizon Europe PHOTONIQC network.

Collaborations span seven countries with a focus on distributed quantum computing.