Title:
Computational Quantum Design: Spotlight on Quantum Science and Technology
Abstract:
Quantum science and technology hold the potential to deliver transformative innovations in computing, ultra-precision measuring devices, and secure communication. In this talk, I will showcase a synergistic development of predictive computation-driven strategies to guide the development of quantum technologies.
First, I will discuss the development of a full-stack multiscale computational quantum electrodynamics framework to design hybrid quantum devices. I will show the applicability of the computational design guidelines to develop superconducting single-photon detectors and gate circuits for solid-state quantum computing architectures.
Second, I will discuss the development of a quantum material theory efforts coupled with scientific software development for designing photonic materials for classical and quantum communication infrastructure. I will show how this photonic material design framework has led to the development of spectro-polarimetric imagers to capture hidden polarization data, spin-polarized infrared beacons for defense technology, and deep ultra-violet radiation sources for semiconductor metrology.
Looking ahead, I will discuss how this computational quantum design framework establishes a roadmap for advancing quantum computing, sensing, and communication.
Speaker:
Sathwik Bharadwaj
Assistant Professor, Physics Department, WPI
Bio:
Sathwik Bharadwaj is an Assistant Professor of Physics at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) in Worcester, Massachusetts. Prior to joining WPI, he was a Research Scientist in the Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Birck Nanotechnology Center at Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana. He earned his M.S. and Ph.D. in Physics from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and his M.Sc. in Physics from the University of Hyderabad, India. His research focuses on developing predictive computational and theoretical frameworks for the design of emerging photonic materials and hybrid quantum devices, with applications in quantum sensing, communication, and computing. He has received several accolades for his research, including the Japan Computational Mathematical Science and Engineering Lecture Award, the Sigma Xi Dissertation Award at WPI, and the Bravo+ Award from Purdue University.
Host: Professor Alex Wyglinski