{"id":1262,"date":"2023-05-30T17:19:55","date_gmt":"2023-05-30T17:19:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qnp.creol.ucf.edu\/?page_id=1262"},"modified":"2026-10-05T02:13:35","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T02:13:35","slug":"research","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/creol.ucf.edu\/qnp\/research\/","title":{"rendered":"Research"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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QUANTUM NONLINEAR PHOTONICS<\/p>\n

Shaping Macroscopic Quantum Light<\/h1>\n\n

\n We explore how nonlinear optical systems can generate, control, and\n measure complex states of light at the boundary between classical and\n quantum physics.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n Our research combines nonlinear optics, optical parametric oscillators,\n ultrafast photonics, and quantum measurement to harness macroscopic\n quantum effects for sensing, computing, and information processing.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n \n

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Our Research<\/h2>\n\n

\n A central goal of our group is to understand how microscopic quantum\n phenomena can be transformed into macroscopic optical signals that are\n easier to control, measure, and ultimately use.\n <\/p>\n <\/section>\n\n\n \n

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\n \"Phase-space\n <\/figure>\n
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Macroscopic Quantum Light<\/h3>\n

\n We investigate bright optical fields that contain large numbers of\n photons while retaining quantum correlations, squeezing, and other\n nonclassical properties.\n <\/p>\n

\n Our work includes bright squeezed light, correlated signal\u2013idler\n systems, and quantum optical frequency combs.\n <\/p>\n <\/article>\n\n\n

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Nonlinear Optical Oscillators<\/h3>\n

\n Optical parametric oscillators provide a powerful platform for\n investigating nonlinear dynamics, quantum fluctuations, and\n nonequilibrium phase transitions.\n <\/p>\n

\n We engineer these systems so that weak perturbations can produce large,\n measurable changes in their macroscopic optical state.\n <\/p>\n <\/article>\n\n\n

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Multimode Quantum Photonics<\/h3>\n

\n Ultrafast nonlinear systems naturally generate many interacting\n spectral and temporal modes. We treat this multimode structure as a\n resource rather than a complication.\n <\/p>\n

\n We study quantum correlations, entanglement, and collective supermodes\n across broadband optical frequency combs.\n <\/p>\n <\/article>\n\n\n

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Quantum-Enhanced Sensing<\/h3>\n

\n We investigate how squeezing, entanglement, and nonlinear phase\n transitions can improve measurements of weak optical signals, phase,\n displacement, vibration, and spectral signatures.\n <\/p>\n

\n Our goal is to develop practical quantum sensing architectures based on\n bright light and conventional optical detection.\n <\/p>\n <\/article>\n\n\n

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Photonic Computing<\/h3>\n

\n Nonlinear optical systems can perform computation through their\n intrinsic physical dynamics.\n <\/p>\n

\n We explore optical parametric oscillators as probabilistic elements for\n sampling, optimization, machine learning, and new forms of\n physics-based computing.\n <\/p>\n <\/article>\n\n\n

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Quantum Measurement & Readout<\/h3>\n

\n We develop methods for mapping subtle quantum properties onto bright\n optical observables that can be measured efficiently.\n <\/p>\n

\n This includes quantum-state tomography, nonlinear amplification, and\n correlation-mediated approaches to minimally invasive quantum\n measurement.\n <\/p>\n <\/article>\n\n <\/section>\n\n\n \n

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HOW WE WORK<\/p>\n

Experiment, Theory & Technology<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n\n
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\n Our research integrates experimental photonics with analytical and\n numerical modeling. We build optical systems from the ground up and use\n them to investigate both fundamental physics and emerging applications.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n Nonlinear Optics<\/span>\n Quantum Optics<\/span>\n Optical Parametric Oscillators<\/span>\n Ultrafast Photonics<\/span>\n Squeezed Light<\/span>\n Quantum Entanglement<\/span>\n Frequency Combs<\/span>\n Homodyne Detection<\/span>\n Quantum Sensing<\/span>\n Photonic Computing<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n\n\n \n
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THE QUESTION DRIVING OUR RESEARCH<\/p>\n\n

\n How can nonlinear photonic systems transform microscopic quantum effects\n into macroscopic optical signals useful for sensing, computation, and\n measurement?\n <\/blockquote>\n <\/section>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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