Sahar Basiri-Esfahani is a quantum optics theorist working on squeezed light, continuous-variable quantum systems, quantum noise, and quantum measurement theory. Research interests include quantum noise reduction in optomechanical systems, theoretical frameworks for quantum sensing with squeezed and entangled states, and quantum-enhanced measurement protocols. Borderline theoretical inclusion.
Tulio Brito Brasil focuses on multimode quantum optics, squeezed and entangled states of light, and their application for quantum sensing and communication. Research: (1) generation of two-colour high-purity EPR photonic states; (2) squeezed light for quantum noise reduction in measurement; (3) continuous variable quantum optics protocols for networks. Recently joined QUANTOP at NBI.
Bretenaker (former LuMIn director) works on laser physics and quantum optics: sub-shot-noise sensing with phase-sensitive-amplifier-generated entangled beams, spin-noise spectroscopy in atomic vapours, EIT slow light, and quantum-limited passive resonant (fiber/bulk) gyroscopes with Thales. In the broader landscape of NV-centre ensemble quantum sensing (DEER, nano-NMR, T1 relaxometry) operating near pT/sqrt(Hz) sensitivity, this work represents the fundamental-light and quantum-limited-rotation-sensing side.
Rachel Clark's research focuses on integrated quantum photonic devices, squeezed light generation on-chip, and nonlinear photonics. Research: (1) on-chip squeezed light generation in silicon nitride and lithium niobate waveguide platforms; (2) continuous-variable quantum photonic circuits; (3) nonlinear photonics for quantum sensing. This group is directly relevant to quantum-enhanced sensing with squeezed light.
Parigi leads work on multimode squeezed-light generation using optical frequency combs, engineering large-scale reconfigurable networks of entangled/squeezed light modes for continuous-variable quantum information and multiparameter quantum metrology, alongside Nicolas Treps.
Eugene Polzik's QUANTOP centre uses hot and ultracold atomic spin ensembles and mechanical membranes to generate squeezed, entangled, and single-photon states for quantum sensing and communication. Key directions include: (1) atomic magnetometry and electromagnetic induction imaging for biomedical applications (MEG/MCG-quality sensors); (2) entanglement between a macroscopic mechanical oscillator and an atomic spin ensemble; (3) quantum memory for light; (4) back-action-evading measurement schemes beyond the SQL; and (5) optical preamplification for MRI. QUANTOP heads the Copenhagen Center for Biomedical Quantum Sensing (CBQS), targeting quantum-enhanced disease diagnostics.
Nicolas Treps' multimode quantum optics group (with Valentina Parigi and Claude Fabre) generates and characterises highly multimode squeezed and entangled states of light. Research: (1) optical frequency combs as multimode squeezed state resources — quantum metrology and sensing with frequency combs; (2) reconfigurable multimode squeezed state networks for quantum computing and sensing; (3) spatiotemporal squeezing with optical parametric amplifiers. Key for quantum-enhanced sensing with light.
Walschaers provides theoretical support for LKB's multimode quantum-optics team, working on entanglement structure, non-Gaussian states, and metrological usefulness of large-scale squeezed-light networks generated via frequency combs.
Xu works on frequency-dependent squeezed-light injection for quantum-enhanced gravitational-wave detection at LIGO and on trapped-cavity atom interferometry for precision tests of fundamental physics, bridging quantum optics and atom-based inertial sensing.