Sascha Hoinka, Swinburne
We report on the progress of the Australian Quantum Gas Microscope under construction at Swinburne University. This apparatus combines the versatility of ultracold atoms technology with high-resolution imaging capabilities.
Dysprosium atoms will be used to produce fermionic and bosonic magnetic quantum gases with long-range dipolar interatomic interactions. Such a setting is ideal for realising a highly versatile quantum simulator. We will focus optical lattice experiments on simulating complex quantum processes that are intractable for conventional computers.
Our research will include exotic superfluidity in 2D materials and other related phenomena in solid-state physics. We also will explore industry-related projects that translate research into quantum technologies with cold atoms for potential applications in sensing, communication, and navigation. One project recently funded by the FLEET Translation Program involves prototyping an agile laser-locking device.
About the presenter
Dr Sascha Hoinka is an ARC DECRA Fellow in Prof Chris Vale’s group at Swinburne University of Technology, where he experimentally studies one-dimensional quantum wires of Fermi atoms. Within FLEET, Dr Hoinka has taken a lead role in designing and constructing Australia’s first quantum-gas microscope – a multi-institution facility hosted at Swinburne. Intended to be accessible by multiple research groups, this versatile facility will be used for precision studies on tailored quantum materials in and out of equilibrium within Research theme 3.