Atom Transitions in Hyperfine Structure of Rubidium
This is a recorded video that presents all the steps needed to set up the equipment and analyze the atomic transitions in the hyperfine structure of 85Rb and 87Rb using saturated absorption spectroscopy. This experiment is the first step towards the creation of the magneto-optic trap (MOT) for neutral atoms of rubidium.
EdQuantum Course 1 Piloted at Indian River State College in Fall 2023!
We piloted our first course “Gentle Intro to Quantum Mechanics” to the cohort of 16 students in Electronics Engineering Technology Program in Fall 2023. This course provides a gentle introduction to quantum technologies and how these technologies are enabling the Quantum 2.0 revolution. We reviewed the fundamentals of classical photonics and then gave a historical perspective into the discoveries in the 20th century that propelled quantum mechanics into the most complete scientific theory. A clear differentiation was established between the classical macroworld we live in and the quantum microworld, in which the quantum laws are the most prevalent. The terminology and the main postulates of quantum mechanics were presented intuitively, focusing on their relevance in practical applications. Finally, the students completed a set of experiments to further strengthen their understanding of basic quantum mechanics and lay the foundations for more advanced technician work in a quantum experimental setup. A short promotional video about the course can be watched here.
Quantum Photonics Laboratory at Indian River State College
The EdQuantum team has recognized the importance of lab experimentation in the education of future quantum technicians, engineers, and researchers. Most educational programs that deal with quantum, however, lack that important aspect for multiple reasons, such as the cost of equipment, insufficient number of quantum experimentalists among faculty, to name a few. To fill that gap, we established a very comprehensive quantum photonics lab with a large variety of educational kits and equipment. Many of these experimental setups have motorized equipment that allows remote access. Also, some are portable and can easily be moved around or travel to provide on-site training if there is an interest in such a partnership. We are looking for both industrial and academic partners who would like to collaborate with us and use this equipment in their educational programs or on-the-job professional development.
“Quantum Experimentation in Community College Lab Setting: Demonstrating Prerequisite Skills of Photonics Technician Used in Future Quantum Lab “
Introducing quantum subjects to the programs at 2-year IHEs will play a major role in the development of skilled workforce necessary to advance the emerging quantum industry. To achieve this goal, complex and non-intuitive quantum phenomena must be brought to the level of a community college student through some sort of a hand-on training in a familiar lab setting. In this session, we will demonstrate an example of an expertiment in our quantum lab in which the students can gain first-hand experience and exposure to various quantum phenomena.