The department's research in quantum optics and information ranges from fundamental investigations of the quantum nature of light, to applied topics in quantum information processing.

There are currently research efforts focused on the basic physics of quantum imaging and quantum lithography, as well as nonlocal effects, quantum entanglement and violations of Bell's inequalities and tests of special relativity. In addition, there is an emphasis on the development of quantum logic devices for an optical approach to quantum computing and quantum communication systems.

Our research in these areas is strengthened by a long history of pioneering work in the use of parametric down-conversion, nonlocal interferometery and ghost imaging. Members of the UMBC faculty are engaged in both theoretical and experimental research, and the department holds several fully equipped quantum optics laboratories with numerous laser systems, single-photon counters, high-speed electronics and computerized data acquisition systems.

For more detailed information, please visit the websites of the Quantum Optics Research Group, and the Quantum Information Research Group.

Faculty with Research Interests in Quantum Optics and Information Science

• Fundamentals of Quantum Mechanics
  Dr. Franson
  Dr. Pittman
  Dr. Rubin
  Dr. Shih
• Quantum Information  Processing
  Dr. Franson
  Dr. Pittman
  Dr. Worchesky