Single-Photon Detection Systems
Researching room-temperature photon detectors and coherent photon-electron state transfer for quantum tech, aiming for better optical sources and entanglement.
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Funder: NRC Research Associateship Programs
Due Dates: February 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 | August 1, 2025 | November 1, 2025
Funding Amounts: $82,764 base stipend plus $3,000 travel allowance; typical appointment duration is 2 years.
Summary: Fellowship supporting postdoctoral research on room-temperature photon-number-resolving detectors and coherent photon-electron quantum state transduction at NIST.
Key Information: Open to U.S. citizens with a Ph.D. earned within the last 5 years; requires contacting the research adviser prior to application; NIST participates in February and August review cycles only.
Description
This fellowship opportunity at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) focuses on cutting-edge research at the intersection of quantum optics and single-electron physics. The primary goal is to develop room-temperature photon-number-resolving detectors for applications in optical metrology and quantum optics research. The research leverages expertise in single-photon and single-electron devices to explore coherent transduction of quantum states—such as photon number states and entanglement—between photons and electrons.
The motivation stems from the complementary advantages of photon-based and electron-based technologies: photons maintain coherence well over propagation, while electron states are easier to prepare and measure. Longer-term objectives include creating an optical source with output power linked to electrical current standards, generating optical Fock states on demand, and coherently transferring entanglement between photons and electrons.
Applicants with experience in single-photon devices, single-electron devices, semiconductor device physics, or ASIC design are encouraged to apply, though motivated candidates from related fields are welcome.
