Experiment

We explore quantum phenomena using lasers to prepare atoms and nearly absolute zero temperature and to control their interaction properties, in particular using their highly excited (Rydberg) states. We are especially interested in developing novel applications of ultracold quantum systems, including quantum simulation of exotic states of matter, non-equilibrium physics, quantum sensing, chemistry, biophysics and computing.

Our group aims to develop systems for ultimate secure data communication using semiconductor-based quantum light sources. Exploiting quantum crypthography, in contrast to classical encryption schemes, allows for physical security in data communication, taking advantage of the quantum-mecahnical properties of single or multiple quantas of light.

The research group is located at IESL-FORTH (iesl.forth.gr) in Crete (Greece). It is currently operating two BEC machines and an experiment dedicated to space optics.

We are performing experiments to explore many body quantum physics with ultracold atoms and molecules. We are located at the Centre for Quantum Technologies (CQT: https://www.quantumlah.org/) hosted by the National University of Singapore (http://nus.edu.sg/).

We perform experimental research on quantum technology based on single photons and single spins, on different material platforms (III-V semiconductors, 2D materials, diamond and silicon carbide).

We are an experimental group working both on cold atoms and photonic quantum gases.

Most of our research projects are centered around the development of new spectroscopic methods and applications of these techniques, often in collaboration with other groups. Within this field, we emphasize high resolution laser spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance, electron spin resonance, and the combination of these techniques.

Our group is exploring applications of optical microcavities in the fields of solid state quantum optics, optical sensing, microscopy, spectroscopy, and optomechanics.
One of the central goals is to enhance light-matter interactions to realize efficient light-matter interfaces at the single quantum level, and to enable novel schemes for spectroscopy and sensing. We employ and further develop fiber-based Fabry-Perot microcavities, which combine microscopic mode volumes with exceptionally high quality factors, and at the same time offer open access for a variety of samples.