NIST researchers are exploring the quantum nature of light and matter to advance fundamental understanding and develop new quantum technologies. Key areas of focus include:
1. Non-classical states of light and matter: Studying phenomena like squeezed light, single photons, and Fock states to push measurement precision beyond standard quantum limits.
2. New physical platforms: Extending quantum behavior to atomic vapors, quantum dots, micromechanical devices, and atomic Bose-Einstein condensates.
3. Quantum information transfer: Developing methods to transfer quantum information between different physical qubit platforms for various applications.
4. Fundamental quantum phenomena: Investigating measurement, quantum-classical interface, and other fundamental quantum properties.
The research aims to advance quantum technologies for metrology, quantum information processing, and other applications while pushing the boundaries of our understanding of quantum systems.
Source: https://www.nist.gov/pml/quantum-measurement/objectives/quantum-nature-light-and-matter
Keywords: non-classical states, quantum phenomena, metrology, entanglement, quantum information, quantum systems
