Title: NIST Quantum Physicist Krister Shalm Offers Summer Research Opportunities for Undergraduates
Quantum physicist Krister Shalm from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking motivated undergraduate students for summer research opportunities in his laboratory. The research focuses on understanding fundamental quantum phenomena, particularly quantum entanglement, and its potential applications in secure random number generation and quantum information processing.
Shalm’s team is exploring how quantum entanglement can be used to generate truly random numbers, which are crucial for modern security systems. They are also studying the properties of light for transferring quantum information between qubits and classical computers. The research aims to lay the groundwork for future quantum technologies.
The NIST Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program, which Shalm is participating in as a mentor, is now accepting applications for a hybrid format in summer 2023. The program provides undergraduate students with the opportunity to conduct research under the guidance of NIST scientists and engineers, gaining hands-on experience in cutting-edge quantum research.
Keywords: entanglement, quantum, random, particles, information
