GWC2 Wednesday Afternoon Research Seminars: Jonathan Baugh

Jonathan Baugh
Department of Chemistry
University of Waterloo

Wednesday, October 30, 2019
2:30 p.m.
Main Link Room (EIT-2053/MacN-101)

Coffee and treats will be served.
All are welcome to attend this weekly seminar series.

Abstract:
A “second quantum revolution” is taking place that aims to harness the laws of quantum mechanics for technological gains in computing, communication and sensing. My group designs, fabricates and experiments with nano-electronic devices that serve as platforms for manipulating quantum states. In the computing realm, we have proposed a scalable architecture for a fault-tolerant quantum computer in silicon and are working experimentally to demonstrate the key components. In sensing, we are exploring ultra-sensitive force detection using a carbon nanotube electro-mechanical resonator, attempting to detect magnetic states of single molecules. In communication, we are developing an electrically-driven, on-demand source of photon singles or pairs with faster emission rates than are currently possible. In the area of quantum materials, low-temperature scanning tunneling microscopy experiments were performed on a 2D material, 1T-TaS₂, that exhibits electrically or thermally driven charge density wave transitions. These transitions reveal exotic electronic states that could be exploited for memristive applications or unconventional superconductivity (in collaboration with the Tsen group).    

Upcoming (GWC)² Wednesday Afternoon Research Seminars – Fall 2019