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ANU is one of Australia's most prolific producers quantum research ranging on topics ranging from fundamental studies to technological applications.
We study fundamental science such as quantum field theory, many-body physics and metrology, through to quantum sensors and the creation of quantum computers and communication technology that will power tomorrow’s internet.
We are partners in four ARC Centres of Excellence and research quantum computing and communication (CQC2T), precision quantum sensing systems (EQUS), quantum noise reduction for gravitational wave astrophysics (OzGrav), and low-energy electronics based on quantum materials (FLEET). Our research is underpinned by Australia’s largest array of nanofabrication facilities, high precision mechanical and electronic workshops and cutting-edge computing facilities.
Building quantum reality »
ANU is leading the genesis of an Australian quantum industry by translating its world-leading research into commercial, societal and national security outcomes for the benefit of all Australians.
Our labs have spawned the most quantum technology start-up companies of any university in Australia. Our start-ups straddle all domains of quantum technology: sensing, cryptography, computing and enabling classical technologies. We also have major projects with Defence in precision navigation, gravimetry and secure quantum communications.
Our facilities are available for others embarking on this path, and include advanced technical workshops for prototyping, and critical national infrastructure that we host: the Australian National Fabrication Facility, the National Computational Infrastructure, and the Australian Facility for Advanced Ion Implantation Research.
Studying quantum physics
Rub shoulders with some of the world's best physicists. Undergraduate students can take advanced topics in quantum physics, and work with researchers on cutting-edge projects.
Master of Science programs include: Quantum Technology covers theoretical, practical and industry topics, including computing, communications, metrology, entrepreneurship and policy; Precision Instrumentation and Measurement covers instrumentation and engineering of quantum technologies, and Theoretical Physics covers leading theories such as quantum field theory and general relativity. Nuclear Physics, too, explores the quantum nature of nuclei, theoretically and with experiments on the ANU accelerator, one of Australia’s largest.
There is also a vibrant community of PhD students from all over the world, studying cutting-edge research projects throughout all our quantum research groups.
Available student research projects
This is a small selection of the quantum physics student research projects on offer.
Please browse our full list of available research projects to find a student research project that interests you.
Storing quantum entangled states of light
In this project you will demonstrate the storage of quantum entangled states of light using quantum memories based on rare-earth doped crystals.
Quantum tunnelling in many-body systems
Quantum tunnelling is a fundamental process in physics. How this process occurs with composite (many-body) systems, and in particular how it relates to decoherence and dissipation, are still open questions.
Whispering Gallery Mode Resonators for Ultra-Sensitive Magnetometry
This projects aims to construct an ultra-sensitive magnetic field sensor from a whispering gallery mode crystal resonator.
Metasurface polarization optics and quantum photonics
This project aims for developing polarization optical devices based on all-dielectric metasurfaces. As no bulky optical elements and moving parts are required, these devices are compact, stable, and can operate in a single-shot mode with high time resolution....
Exploring the limits of sensing with ultra-cold atoms
This project utilises a state-of-the-art multifield quantum sensor to develop new techniques and technologies for future high precision measurement devices.
Integrated quantum photonics
The goal of the project is to understand new physical phenomena arising from quantum and nonlinear optical integration. In the future this research may open doors to new types of computers and simulators with information capacity exceeding the number of elementary...
Quantum news
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