Explore, explain and exploit the quantum world

We aim to understand and control quantum systems, and use this to develop important new applications such as the quantum internet and laser-accelerated particle therapy.

Congratulations

Congratulations to Dr Nora Tischler who is a 2023 Young Tall Poppy Award winner. Nora's work on secure communication systems based on quantum physics, could help protect sensitive information such as medical records and financial transactions. Quantum computers could solve problems that are currently difficult, leading to advances in fields from healthcare to finance.

Research groups

At CQD, we have six research groups: five distinct laboratories plus a large theory group.

Partnerships

Our partnerships help create world-class innovation

Research supervision

Students who meet the research candidate entry requirements are invited to contact Centre staff to discuss supervision for their degree. Please attach your academic transcript and CV to your initial email.

Research degrees

Our collaborative, innovative and dynamic research environment makes it the ideal learning platform for research candidates and honours students. Studying with us, you’ll gain access to our state-of-the-art facilities and have the opportunity to work alongside some of Australia’s leading research scientists.

Smallest object photographed

CQD Researchers hold the Guinness World Record for the smallest object photographed. In July 2012, a team of experimental physicists published details of an experiment in which they were able to photograph the shadow of an atom.

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