About us

We study fundamental physics and applications of quantum states of light consisting of several 10, 100 and 1000 photons. This scale is crucial for demonstrating true quantum improvement over classical systems in many areas, including metrology, computation and communication.

 

Research

The MQO group's research can be divided into three areas:

  • Development of the enabling technology (in the cleanroom)
  • Cryogenic nonlinear optoelectronics (in the optics lab)
  • Advanced quantum photonic data processing (on the computer)

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Universität Paderborn, Besim Mazhiqi

Quantum science

Investigating the smallest particles of light has been a research focus at Paderborn University for many years. Recognized experts conduct excellent research in order to shape the future through concrete applications. In doing so, they are making a decisive contribution to quantum research in Germany and beyond.

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MQO in a nutshell

Cryogenic Spontaneous Parametric Down-Conversion

Do you want to know how we performed the coldest SPDC experiment ever?

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Hut Seminars

In 2022 we started a tradition to go on "Hut seminars".

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Homodyne Detection with SNSPDs

Here we show how we did homodyne detection with SNSPDs.

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All-optical readout of an SNSPD

Here we go into detail about all-optical readout of an SNSPD.

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Photon-number resolution with SNSPDs

Here we show you how to gain photon-number resolution with SNSPDs.

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At a glance

News

Keep up with everything we do.

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Publications

Check out all of our publications.

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People

We are a diverse team, that works on different topics and projects. Together we find answers and are looking for people to enrich our team. Take a look at our job advertisments, we look forward to hearing from you.

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Social Media

We regularly post on Instagram and YouTube.

Networks and Projects

PhoQS

Institute for Photonic Quantum Systems

ERC: European Research Council

QuESADILLA: Quantum Engineering Superconducting Array Detectors in Low-Light Applications

TRR 142: Tailored Nonlinear Photonics: From Fundamental Concepts to Functional Structures

CeOPP: Center for Optoelectronics and Photonics

ISOQC

Quantum communication with integrated optics in the context of superconducting electronics

QPIC-1

Photonic Integrated Quantum Computer

PhoQuant

Photonic quantum computers

Where you can find us

11.03.2024 - 15.03.2024

DPG Freiburg 2024

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Contact

Prof. Dr. Tim Bartley

Mesoscopic Quantum Optics

Room P8.3.13
Paderborn University
Pohlweg 47-49
33098 Paderborn