Jamison Lab

Quantum Chemistry | Quantum Computing

WHAT WE DO

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Quantum
Chemistry

Ultracold temperatures for unrivaled control of reactions

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Laser
Cooling

Hot light makes cold atoms and molecules

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Quantum
Computing

Long-range electric interactions

The most compelling questions in quantum physics involve interacting systems of many particles. Quantum many-body physics embraces attempts to build quantum computers, understand exotic new materials, and answer fundamental questions such as measurement and thermalization in quantum mechanics.

Ultracold atoms and molecules provide pristine systems in which to study quantum many-body physics, free from the defects and impurities of bulk materials and completely isolated from the outside world. We use the exquisite control available in ultracold systems to tackle some of the deepest questions of how our universe works.

To learn more, please see our publications.

WHERE WE DO IT

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Jamison Lab is part of the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) at the University of Waterloo. IQC is located in the Mike and Ophelia Lazaridis Quantum-Nano Centre. With faculty in seven departments ranging from electrical engineering to pure math, IQC is a truly multi-disciplinary hub for quantum research and a welcoming community full of lovely people.

WHO WE ARE

Meet the team

We’re a team that has a lot of fun trying to understand the physics of many-body quantum systems: asking fundamental questions and also trying to apply our understanding to questions in chemical dynamics and quantum information. To learn more, see our people page.

Want to join the fun? Jamison Lab is looking for new members at the undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral level. If interested, please contact Alan: