Quantum Defect Laboratory

Defects in crystals have historically played an essential role in classical electronic/optical devices. Now, new nanoscale devices are being developed based on the quantum properties of defects. We are occupied with the following questions:

• What are the fundamental properties of a known defect state? Alternatively, by measuring the properties of an unknown state, can we identify it?

• How can the quantum properties of a defect be engineered and controlled?

• What new technologies can quantum properties of defects enable?

• What new capabilities can be realized through solid-state device integration of defects?

Here you can find out how our group is trying to answer these questions.

Interesting in being part of our group? 

Prospective postdocs: Please reach out to Kai-Mei with your interest areas, resume, and reference contacts. 

Prospective graduate students: Please reach out to Kai-Mei after you have applied to the physics or ECE programs.

Prospective UW undergraduates: Please reach out to Kai-Mei with our unofficial transcript, resume, and a brief statement on why you want to do undergraduate research with the QDL. 

Prospective non-UW undergraduates: Apply to one of many UW REU programs and mention Kai-Mei's group. These include REU's associated with the Phyisics Department, the NSF MRSEC MEM-C, the NSF STC IMOD.