Jeremy O'Brien
Encyclopedia
Jeremy O'Brien is a physicist who researches in quantum optics
, optical quantum metrology
and quantum information science
. , he is Professor
ial Research Fellow
in Physics
and Electrical Engineering
at the University of Bristol
, and director of its Centre for Quantum Photonics.
His work in optical quantum computing has included the demonstration of the first optical quantum controlled NOT gate
.
Quantum optics
Quantum optics is a field of research in physics, dealing with the application of quantum mechanics to phenomena involving light and its interactions with matter.- History of quantum optics :...
, optical quantum metrology
Quantum metrology
Quantum metrology is the study of making high-resolution and highly sensitive measurements of physical parameters using quantum theory to describe the physical systems, particularly exploiting quantum entanglement...
and quantum information science
Quantum information science
Quantum information science is an area of study based on the idea that information science depends on quantum effects in physics. It includes theoretical issues in computational models as well as more experimental topics in quantum physics including what can and cannot be done with quantum...
. , he is Professor
Professor
A professor is a scholarly teacher; the precise meaning of the term varies by country. Literally, professor derives from Latin as a "person who professes" being usually an expert in arts or sciences; a teacher of high rank...
ial Research Fellow
Research fellow
The title of research fellow is used to denote a research position at a university or similar institution, usually for academic staff or faculty members. A research fellow may act either as an independent investigator or under the supervision of a principal investigator...
in Physics
Physics
Physics is a natural science that involves the study of matter and its motion through spacetime, along with related concepts such as energy and force. More broadly, it is the general analysis of nature, conducted in order to understand how the universe behaves.Physics is one of the oldest academic...
and Electrical Engineering
Electrical engineering
Electrical engineering is a field of engineering that generally deals with the study and application of electricity, electronics and electromagnetism. The field first became an identifiable occupation in the late nineteenth century after commercialization of the electric telegraph and electrical...
at the University of Bristol
University of Bristol
The University of Bristol is a public research university located in Bristol, United Kingdom. One of the so-called "red brick" universities, it received its Royal Charter in 1909, although its predecessor institution, University College, Bristol, had been in existence since 1876.The University is...
, and director of its Centre for Quantum Photonics.
His work in optical quantum computing has included the demonstration of the first optical quantum controlled NOT gate
Controlled NOT gate
The Controlled NOT gate is a quantum gate that is an essential component in the construction of a quantum computer. It can be used to disentangle EPR states...
.
Honours and awards
- 2009 European Quantum Information Young Investigator Award
- 2010 Adolph Lomb Medal of the Optical Society of AmericaOptical Society of AmericaThe Optical Society is a scientific society dedicated to advancing the study of light—optics and photonics—in theory and application, by means of publishing, organizing conferences and exhibitions, partnership with industry, and education. The organization has members in more than 100 countries...
- 2010 IUPAP Prize in Atomic Molecular and Optical Physics
- 2010 Moseley medal and prize of the Institute of PhysicsInstitute of PhysicsThe Institute of Physics is a scientific charity devoted to increasing the practice, understanding and application of physics. It has a worldwide membership of around 40,000....
External links
- Jeremy O'Brien: Home page. Department of Physics, University of Bristol.
- Professor Jeremy O'Brien. Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering, University of Bristol.
- Jeremy O'Brien: Recent publications. Quantum Computation & Information Group, University of Bristol.