The Chand Precision Quantum Lab at the University at Buffalo (SUNY) develops experimental quantum technologies for precision sensing, metrology, and the study of quantum materials.
Our research focuses on scalable and multiplexed quantum sensing using solid-state spin qubits, particularly nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centers in diamond and other spin defects. We combine optical microscopy, microwave and RF control, spatially selective optical addressing, advanced quantum-control protocols, automated measurements, and computational methods to develop next-generation quantum sensing platforms.
Research directions
- Multiplexed quantum sensing with solid-state spin qubits
- NV centers and other spin defects
- Quantum sensing and nanoscale magnetometry
- Correlated quantum-noise spectroscopy
- Quantum sensing of materials and devices
- Optical microscopy and spatially selective quantum control
- AMO physics and experimental quantum information science
- Precision metrology
- AI-assisted quantum sensing and adaptive measurements
- Quantum computational sensing
A major goal of the lab is to scale quantum sensing experiments from individually controlled sensors toward large arrays containing hundreds to thousands of quantum sensors, while developing new approaches for studying correlated noise, quantum materials, magnetic systems, and complex quantum devices.
The lab is located in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University at Buffalo.
University at Buffalo site:
https://chandlab.eng.buffalo.edu/