Abstract: Hybrid quantum systems combine multiple degrees of freedom (e.g., photonic, mechanical, magnetic, electronic) to optimize quantum functionality. A non-trivial aspect of building such a system is efficiently transferring quantum states from one degree of freedom to another, a process known as quantum transduction. Recent demonstrations of strong coupling between superconducting microwave circuits and magnonic modes in solid-state magnetic systems, some of which have occurred at Argonne, have indicated that these systems could be good candidates for creating efficient quantum transducers. In this talk, I’ll explore possible schemes for quantum transduction using these current generation magnonic systems. 

Bio: Alec Dinerstein is an intern working with the Theory and Modeling group at the Center for Nanoscale Materials as part of the Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships program at Argonne. His current work focuses on areas of quantum information relating to quantum optics. Alec graduated from Montana State University with a B.S. in physics and is currently applying to Ph.D. programs, where he hopes to continue studying topics in quantum information science.