Quantum Optospintronics
Lab
We are housed in the Advanced Research Centre (opened in 2022) at the University of Glasgow.
We build and run our spin-optical instrumentation for optically detected magnetic resonance, cryogenic confocal microscopy, and resonant laser spectroscopy. Group members develop significant expertise in designing, building, and running bespoke experiments.
Optically detected magnetic resonance
We have five home-built optically detected magnetic resonance setups (with two more under construction!). These enable continuous-wave and pulsed ODMR, single-spin detection, broadband operation from ~DC-18 GHz, optical and microwave pulse generation on ~10 ns timescales, multifrequency coherent control of electron and nuclear spins, operation under zero or applied magnetic fields, and temperature control from 4-300 K. We perform both photoluminescence detected magnetic resonance and photoinduced absorption detected magnetic resonance.
Cryogenic scanning confocal microscopy
Through our low-vibration closed-cyle cryostat with integrated high-NA objective and microwave access, we perform confocal microscopy, single-emitter detection, and spatially resolved pulsed ODMR from 4-300 K.
Resonant laser spectroscopy
Our narrow-line (<1 MHz) and widely tunable laser, covering 450-650 nm and 900-1300 nm, allows us to perform spin- and site-selective resonant excitation, photoluminescence excitation spectroscopy, and optical pumping on a wide range of systems, enabling high-fidelity optical-spin interfaces.
Sample preparation and nanofabrication
We have access to shared facilities for sample/device preparation, characterisation, and nanofabrication, including wet labs, gloveboxes, and the James Watt Nanofabrication Centre.
