Theory

To get insight into the electronic structure of color centers or fluorescent defects in solid-state crystals, we work on first-principle calculations, e.g., density functional theory (DFT), numerical post-processing DFT, and other numerical simulations to reveal the comprehensive photophysical fingerprint of specific defects. With our in-house developed workflow for calculating these properties, we are collecting a database of defects suitable for quantum communication, quantum sensing, and quantum memories. In addition, we are also working on novel tailoring mechanisms, which can be applied in our own experiments to achieve specifically desired properties.

Recent publications:

1. Tailoring the Emission Wavelength of Color Centers in Hexagonal Boron Nitride for Quantum Applications
2. Comprehensive Scheme for Identifying Defects in Solid-State Quantum Systems
3. Modeling the performance and bandwidth of adiabatic quantum memories