Theory and Experiment

Our group does experimental and theoretical research on many aspects of quantum information, especially on implementations involving quantum optics. On the experimental front, the group at the Quantum Optics laboratory performs experiments with optical parametric oscillators (OPO's), among other systems. This lab is coordinated by prof. Antonio Zelaquett Khoury. A second quantum optics laboratory has also been set up at Departamento de Ciências Exatas in Volta Redonda, another campus of UFF, coordinated by Prof. José Augusto Huguenin.

The main objective of the Centre is to bring together various scientists within IISc working on the subject of Quantum Information and Quantum Computation. Such a nucleation is expected to lead to exchange of information, collaboration and cross-fertilization of ideas, leading to consolidation of effort in this interdisciplinary and rapidly developing field.

Our group works on quantum walks, quantum algorithms, quantum cryptography as well as on classical simulation of quantum algorithms (we use several platforms for classical computer simulation like stand-alone computers, GPUs, clouds, and grids).

Current interests are in theoretical and experimental aspects of solid state implementations for quantum information, including quantum dots, photons and microcavities, and NV centers in diamond.

IQuanta is a multidisciplinary group hosted at the Federal University of Campina Grande. The main objective of this group is to promote the development of knowledge and technology in the fieds of Quantum Computation and Information.

A complete description can be found here: http://iquanta.org.br/