ANU-UNSW Quantum Control Workshop

Tuesday 20th September, 2005 Department of Engineering, ANU, Canberra Room N101, CSIT Campus Map <flyer>

Organisers:

Matthew James (matthew.james@anu.edu.au), Ian Petersen (irp@ee.adfa.edu.au), Cassius D'Helon (cassius.dhelon@anu.edu.au)

Speakers:

• V.P. Belavkin (Nottingham, UK)
• L. Bouten (Caltech, USA)
• A. Doherty (Queensland)
• J. Hope (ANU)
• K. Jacobs (Griffith)
• G. Milburn (Queensland)
• H. Wiseman (Griffith)

Workshop Aims:

Recent advances in experimental quantum physics and the emergence of high-profile technological aplications in quantum information science, metrology, physical chemistry, and spintronics have highlighted the need for new methods using quantum filtering and control. This workshop will introduce control engineers and others to the motivations, ideas, opportunities and challenges in this emerging field.

Registration and Logistics:

Registration is free, but please register with one of the organisers for catering purposes. Also, please contact us if you require assistance with accommodation, etc.

Student Support:

A limited amount of funding is available for undergraduate, postgraduate students and postdocs travelling from outside Canberra. Please contact one of the organisers.

Funding from ANU, UNSW, ARC, NICTA and ACQAO is gratefully acknowledged.

Schedule:

A draft schedule of talks is given below. Talks will be held in room N101 of the CSIT building (adjacent to the Ian Ross Building). Morning tea, lunch and afternnon tea will be served in the Ian Ross staff room. A workshop dinner is scheduled for the evening at Vivaldi's.

9.00-9.45
G.J. Milburn (Queensland), Quantum technology and quantum control, perspectives on applications.

9.45-10.30
L. Bouten (Caltech), Quantum measurement, discrete time quantum filtering.

10.30-11.00
Coffee

11.00-11.45
A. Doherty (Queensland), Quantum-classical analogs, atom in cavity, LQG control

11.45-12.30
V.P. Belavkin (Nottingham), Quantum theory of filtering and optimal control.

12.30-1.30
Lunch

1.30-2.15
V.P. Belavkin (Nottingham), Quantum theory of filtering and optimal control.

2.15-3.00
J. Hope (ANU), Controlling atom laser output.

3.00-3.30 coffee

3.30-4.15
K. Jacobs (Griffith), Using quantum feedback to increase information about quantum states.

4.15-5.00
H. Wiseman (Griffith), Quantum feedback and entanglement in optics.

7.00
Dinner at Vivaldi's