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Networked Quantum Information Technologies

Staff

Lead researcher

Dr James Gates MPhys, PhD

Principal Research Fellow
Other researchers

Dr Peter Horak

Associate Professor

Research interests

  • Theory and simulation of nonlinear and quantum optics
  • Laser pulse propagation and manipulation in optical fibres
  • Quantum technology, integrated optics, optical resonators

Collaborating research institutes, centres and groups

Computational Nonlinear Optics

We develop theoretical models and computer simulations for a wide range of photonics systems, such as optical fibres, integrated waveguides, and quantum technology.

Photonic Systems, Circuits and Sensors Group

Our group’s research in photonics is helping the development of critical global technologies.

Research outputs

Designing fiber-tip optical resonators for strong field enhancement
Peter Horak,
& Denis Karpov
, 2022
Type: conference
Evolutionary algorithm to design high-cooperativity optical cavities
Denis Karpov,
& Peter Horak
, 2022 , New Journal of Physics , 24 (7)
DOI: 10.1088/1367-2630/ac7e66
Type: article
Optical cavities with non-spherical mirrors for enhanced cooperativity
Peter Horak,
& Denis Karpov
, 2022
Type: conference
Cavities with nonspherical mirrors for enhanced interaction between a quantum emitter and cavity photons
Denis Karpov,
& Peter Horak
, 2022 , Physical Review A , 105 (2)
DOI: 10.1103/PhysRevA.105.023515
Type: article
Grating-induced slow-light enhancement of second harmonic generation in periodically poled crystals
Thomas, Edward Maybour,
Devin H Smith,
& Peter Horak
, 2022 , Physical Review A , 105 (1)
DOI: 10.1103/PhysRevA.105.013517
Type: article
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