Enormous potential
Quantum technologies have the potential to provide enormous advancements in massive applications, including:
- Ultra-secure communications
- Highly sensitive metrology
- Super-fast computing.
A central building block for quantum technologies is a single-photon emitter. One of the biggest challenges is generating purely identical quantum light sources with indistinguishability and fidelity close to unity, ideally operating under elevated temperatures.
Fast growth
The research field of moiré superlattice in 2D heterostructures is rapidly evolving, offering exciting prospects for both fundamental science and technological applications.
By stacking two-dimensional materials with a slight twist, researchers create moiré patterns that lead to unique electronic and optical properties.
These patterns can induce phenomena such as flat bands, moiré excitons, and unconventional superconductivity. The ability to engineer these properties through precise control of twist angles and stacking sequences opens up new avenues for developing advanced quantum technologies.
Expectations
Villum Fonden supports a high-risk and high-gain project. If successful, the outcome would provide a new platform for generating purely identical quantum light sources, making a huge impact on quantum communication and quantum information processing.
