“It’s an exciting time for researchers in quantum physics, with many recent discoveries and newly emerging technologies. We’re one of Mason’s newer research centers, and these new findings present an opportunity to expand our program with funding for new faculty and research projects.”
Dimitrios Papaconstantopoulos, PhD, co-director of the Center for Quantum Science
Scientists at the Center for Quantum Science (CQS) are pursuing research on a broad range of topics in condensed matter, atomic, and optical physics. With researchers specializing in physics, astronomy, and computational and data sciences, CQS fosters interdisciplinary research in several new frontiers of quantum physics.
Founded in 2008, CQS supports research into the behavior and interactions of energy and matter at the atomic and subatomic levels. Inspired by innovative discoveries such as Bose-Einstein condensation, graphene, and iron-based superconductors, the Center is expanding its research program and hiring new faculty. Recent advances in the areas of quantum computing, nanoscience, superconductivity, and electromagnetism are among the research topics that CQS plans to expand.
CQS scientists are investigating both established and newly emerging topics . Current and recent studies include:
For more information about CQS’s research and educational opportunities , contact the co-directors, Michael Summers and Dimitrios Papaconstantopoulos, and visit http://quantum.gmu.edu .
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