Gary Steele
Quantum Nanoscience Department, Delft University of Technology Kavli Institute of Nanoscience Delft
Date
14 May 2025
Host
Alexander Eichler
Title
Parametric Phenomena in Superconducting Quantum Devices
Abstract
The most obvious way to excite a harmonic oscillator is to give it a kick: exert a force to bring it into motion. But what if, like a kid on a swing, you cannot push yourself: can you still create motion? Using a superconducting “kid on a swing”, we will explore spontaneous motion, chaotic behaviour, and a new parametric coupling in circuit QED that will enable mechanical probes of the incompatibility of quantum mechanics and general relativity.
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