In this research endeavor, our primary objective is to develop new noise spectroscopy techniques that enables more accurate and efficient characterization of the frequency-dependent spin-environment coupling, and to develop advanced quantum control methodologies for better noise mitigation. Our experiments are focused on NV centers in diamond, a mature spin systems that have found wide applications in quantum sensing and quantum networking. Besides better coherence engineering, we will apply our techniques for new applications in quantum sensing with NV centers.
The Physics Frontiers Centers (PFC) program supports university-based centers and institutes where the collective efforts of a larger group of individuals can enable transformational advances in the most promising research areas. The program is designed to foster major breakthroughs at the intellectual frontiers of physics by providing needed resources such as combinations of talents, skills, disciplines, and/or specialized infrastructure, not usually available to individual investigators or small groups, in an environment in which the collective efforts of the larger group can be shown to be seminal to promoting significant progress in the science and the education of students. PFCs also include creative, substantive activities aimed at enhancing education, broadening participation of traditionally underrepresented groups, and outreach to the scientific community and general public.