About the Centre for Quantum Technologies (CQT)
The Centre for Quantum Technologies (CQT) in Singapore brings together physicists, computer scientists and engineers to do basic research on quantum physics and to build devices based on quantum phenomena. Experts in this new discipline of quantum technologies are applying their discoveries in computing, communications, and sensing.
CQT is hosted by the National University of Singapore. The Centre also has staff at the Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, and the Singapore University of Technology and Design. With some 200 staff and students, it offers a friendly and international work environment
Learn more about CQT at www.quantumlah.org
Job Description
The Centre for Quantum Technologies (CQT) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) and the French-Singaporean international laboratory (MajuLab) are seeking a talented postdoctoral fellow to conduct theoretical and numerical investigations into the localization and transport properties of many-body quantum systems. The research will focus on harnessing many-body localization (MBL) in the presence of disorder for quantum information storage and manipulation, as well as describing the transport of quantum information in random quantum circuits using KPZ physics.
Many-body localization is a generalization of Anderson localization for isolated quantum many-body systems, responsible for the absence of relaxation to thermal equilibrium, even at infinite temperature. We aim to leverage this fundamental effect to store and manipulate quantum information using two new tools we have developed in this field: confining potentials [Foo et al., PRR (2023)] and eigenstate-to-Hamiltonian construction [Swain et al., arXiv].
The KPZ equation, introduced in 1986 to describe the growth of rough surfaces, has since become a captivating area of research due to its remarkable universality. This project involves studying three quantum platforms where recent studies have shown signatures of KPZ physics: random quantum circuits (the main focus of this research position), Anderson localization, and exciton-polariton condensates, as detailed in [Nahum et al., PRX 2017; Mu et al., PRL 2024; Fontaine et al., Nature 2023]. By following upon this unique cross-platform connection, one has the opportunity to discover new properties in each of these systems that could not have been envisaged otherwise. In this position, the fellow's primary focus will be on the first platform and interact closely with another fellow dedicated to the latter two platforms.
Job Requirements
The candidate should possess a solid academic track record and some prior experience in quantum disordered systems, quantum transport, many-body physics, quantum information, quantum fluids, or cold atoms. Proficiency in numerical simulations is essential.
More Information
Location: [[Kent Ridge Campus]]
Organization: [[National University of Singapore]]
Department : [[Centre for Quantum Technologies]]
Job requisition ID : [[27591]]