Materials for Quantum Technologies
We build theoretical and computational frameworks that are tightly integrated with experiments to predict opto-electronic and quantum-coherent properties of materials. A major focus is on defects in wide-band gap semiconductors, in search of promising systems for the realization of quantum bits, or qubits, for quantum sensing and quantum communication applications. Our current emphasis is on diamond, silicon carbide, simple oxides and molecular qubits. Our activities are part of the Chicago Quantum Institute.