Welcome to the Precision Quantum Sensing group at UNM
We are developing quantum sensors to challenge fundamental limits of metrology, find new applications in precision measurement, and deliver useful tools for experimental quantum physics including atomic, molecular, and optical physics and experimental gravity.
Our work lies at the intersection of AMO physics, Quantum Metrology, Quantum Control and Quantum Simulation, and Quantum Information Processing. We are a part of the Center for Quantum Information and Control (CQuIC) and the Quantum New Mexico Institute (QNM-I), but also collaborate with folks around the world, so if you are interested please reach out.
Research Overview
Our research focuses on developing quantum sensors to challenge fundamental limits of metrology and find new applications in precision measurement. Here are our main research areas:
cHe experiment
A cavity QED experiment to enable strong light-matter interaction as a way to improve quantum-limited laser interferometers and also advance quantum coherent control...
"Bath-action" evasion
Classical and quantum noiseology in atomic sensors to perform different, potentially better measurements via state preparation and alternative readout schemes ...
Meet the team
Francisco Salces Carcoba
Principal Investigator
PhD, University of Maryland College Park, 2020
Research: AMO, and experimental gravity
Join Our Team!
Open Positions Available
We are looking for motivated students and postdocs interested in quantum sensing research.
Recent Publications
Vacuum Beam Guide for Large Scale Quantum Networks
Effects of mirror birefringence and its fluctuations to laser interferometric gravitational wave detectors
Global optimization of multilayer dielectric coatings for precision measurements
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Latest News
First laser officially here
Just got our first laser delivered. Even though it is currently only a diode, we will soon commission it to be near resonant and low noise for our experiment.
New lab!
We are excited to start commissioning the cHe lab; we are located in the basement of the PAIS building right on campus.
Contact Information
Mailing Address
University of New Mexico
Physics and Astronomy
MSC07 4220
Albuquerque, NM 87131
Principal Investigator
Francisco Salces Carcoba
Email: fsalces@unm.edu
Office: PAIS Room 2512