Young group
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Dr Andrew Young
Lecturer in School of Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering
Research interests and activities
My research group primarily focuses on quantum emitters and their application to quantum technology. While our work is primarily experimental, We have a strong track record of developing new protocols that exploit quantum emitters for quantum tech. Much of our research is dedicated to designing and characterising single photon sources, as well as working with electron spins in confined semiconductor structures, with a particular focus on spin-photon entanglement and its applications in quantum technology.
Our current main mission is to improve the manufacturability of quantum emitter-based devices. This involves working on better packaging of single photon sources and addressing surface states and defects that limit device performance. Additionally, we are exploring the use of electric fields to control quantum emitters and stabilise their emission wavelength.
Current postdocs and research fellows
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David Dlaka
Research Associate
Current PhD students
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Zhaojin Liu
(also with Oulton group)
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James McDougall
(also with Oulton group)
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Alex Thomas
(also with Oulton group)
Major Research Topics
- Quantum Emitters
- Quantum Comms
- Solid-State Quantum Photonics
- Cavity QED
Active grants
Recent publications
- Design principles for> 90% efficiency and> 99% indistinguishability broadband quantum dot cavities.”, D Dlaka, et al, New J. Phys. 26 093022. (2024).
- “Quantum modulation of a coherent state wavepacket with a single electron spin.”, P. Androvitsaneas, et al., Phys. Rev. Research 6, 023276 (2024).
- “High extraction efficiency source of photon pairs based on a quantum dot embedded in a broadband micropillar cavity”, L. Ginés, et al., Phys. Rev. Lett. 129, 033601 (2022).
Contact me
We are always eager to connect with talented individuals interested in joining our team. If you would like to discuss PhD and PDRA positions or fellowship opportunities, please feel free to contact me.