The NIST Photonics and Optomechanics group is developing advanced photonic and phononic devices for precision measurement and quantum information applications. Their research focuses on:
1. Micro-optical frequency combs for time and frequency measurement
2. Entanglement and photon conversion for quantum information
3. Meta-optics for controlling and modulating light in thin components
4. Chip-based cold atoms for precision navigation and timing
5. Ultra-high frequency mechanical resonators for RF communications
6. Integrated optical and mechanical sensing devices
The group has developed a miniaturized frequency converter using chip-scale technology, enabling single photon frequency conversion essential for quantum communication. This work has potential applications in secure quantum information storage and transmission.
Source: https://www.nist.gov/pml/microsystems-and-nanotechnology-division/photonics-and-optomechanics-group
Keywords: Photonic, Quantum, Frequency, Entanglement, Metrology
