Nanophotonic Systems Laboratory

Open Opportunities

Characterization of the ABEL trap for applications in Levitodynamics ETH Zurich Nanophotonic Systems Laboratory The project aims at the implementation and characterization of the ABEL trap, realized by applying an additional position dependent force on a levitated nanoparticle. Classical Physics, Optical Physics Master Thesis

Kalman filtering for optimal control in inertial sensing ETH Zurich Nanophotonic Systems Laboratory The project aims at the programming of a Kalman filter on a FPGA (field gate programmable array) inside a Red Pitaya. We will use the Kalman filter to estimate the state of levtiated nanoparticles used for inertial sensing. Classical Physics, Electrical Engineering, Optical Physics Master Thesis

Automated loading of micro sized particles at ultrahigh vacuum ETH Zurich Nanophotonic Systems Laboratory In many experiments, that levitate nanoparticles in vacuum, the loading mechanism needs ambient pressure. This hinders experiments at ultra high vacuum levels. This master thesis is aiming for the design, implementation and characterization of a loading mechanism based on piezo acuators in vacuum. Optical Physics Master Thesis

Ground state detection of a mesoscopic object ETH Zurich Nanophotonic Systems Laboratory The motional ground state of a mesoscopic object opens the door to the quantum world with large objects. For the interogation of the object`s state, a good detection is indispensable. This project aims at the implementation of a detection scheme for levitated nanoparticles a high finesse cavity. Optical Physics Master Thesis