Probabilistic Optical Computing Internship

FOM Institute AMOLF; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 8,900 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

AMOLF in Amsterdam invites motivated Master’s students to join the Interacting Photons group for a hands-on internship in probabilistic computing using nonlinear optical resonators.

You will explore how a p-bit can be realized in an optical cavity, perform experiments and simulations, and contribute to assessing energy efficiency, speed, and precision. The project is mentored by a PhD student or postdoc and takes place within AMOLF Energy Research Academy.

Qualifications

• Master's student in physics, chemistry, or materials science; mandatory internship.
• EU nationality or student at a university in the Netherlands.
• Available for at least 5 months; longer is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Explore probabilistic computing using nonlinear optical resonators in experiments and simulations.
• Investigate how to implement an optical p-bit experimentally and assess its performance.
• Analyze determinants of energy efficiency, speed, and precision, and how these metrics relate to each other.

Education

Master's program in physics, chemistry, materials science, or related field

Job description

AMOLF in Amsterdam invites motivated Master’s students to join the Interacting Photons group for a hands-on internship in probabilistic computing using nonlinear optical resonators.

You will explore how a p-bit can be realized in an optical cavity, perform experiments and simulations, and contribute to assessing energy efficiency, speed, and precision. The project is mentored by a PhD student or postdoc and takes place within AMOLF Energy Research Academy.