Quantum electronics for metrology

COURSE HOLDER
Emanuele Enrico – Callegaro Luca

COURSE HOLDER
Explore the cutting-edge field of quantum electrical metrology, where quantum physics is harnessed in solid-state electronic devices to revolutionise measurement science. As a cornerstone of the Quantum Technology Flagship (2020-2030), this discipline benefits from the European Community's substantial investment of €1 billion in research funding. This course covers the realisation of electromagnetic measurement units with unparalleled accuracy, the creation of compact and reliable quantum meters and calibrators, and the development of measurement systems with sensitivities surpassing classical devices.

COURSE TOPICS

  1. Quantum Electrical Standards in the New International System of Units (SI) 
    • Redefinition and implementation of SI units using quantum principles.
  2. Quantum Hall and related effects 
    • Fundamental principles and applications in resistance standards.
  3. Single-Electron Pumps
    • Mechanisms and applications for accurate charge transfer.
  4. Josephson Voltage Standards 
    • Quantization in Josephson junction devices and voltage standards.
  5. Systematic Quantization of Electrical Networks 
    • Theoretical framework for quantizing networks of lumped-element components.
  6. Quantum Mechanics of 1D Transmission Lines and Resonators 
    • Analysis and applications of one-dimensional transmission lines in quantum circuits.
  7. Cavity Qubit/Artificial Atom Systems
    • Interaction and manipulation of qubits within cavity systems.
  8. Quantum Noise Spectra and Parametric Amplification 
    • Achieving the quantum limit with Josephson Traveling Wave Parametric Amplifiers.
  9. Quantum Measurements on Superconducting Qubits 
    • Techniques for single-shot readout of Transmon qubits and advanced measurement methods.
  10. Introduction to Microwave Quantum Metrology 
    • Overview of metrology techniques using microwave photons.
  11. Single-Photon Sources and Detectors 
    • Technologies for detecting single photons with applications in cosmology, such as axion detection and Cosmic Microwave Background radiation.
  12. Quantum Illumination and Quantum Radar 
    • Principles and applications of quantum-enhanced detection and imaging systems.

HOURS
10 ore

FREQUENCY
Annual

LEVEL
Advanced

Contacts

Emanuele Enrico

Luca Callegaro