In this FAU LMQ People Spotlight, we interviewed our member Christopher Eichler, who holds the Chair of Experimental Physics at FAU since 2022.
What is your research topic?
My research lies at the intersection of quantum physics and engineering. Currently we focus on topics related to building quantum computers.
How is your research linked to the research foci of the FAU LMQ?
There is a natural fit to the foci of LMQ. Controlling light and matter is the bread and butter of building quantum devices. We also have strong interests in transferring topics aiming to bring quantum technology from fundamental research into application and industrialization.
Why exactly these topics?
Building quantum computers is one of today’s most challenging research & engineering goals. The field has lots of momentum and is moving fast. I enjoy working at the core of it and making an impact.
Who in the Profile Center do you hope to collaborate with in the future?
The profile center brings together people with different backgrounds but common interests. Currently, I collaborate most closely with quantum theorists in the department, for example on topics related to quantum error correction. Jointly with my colleague Michael Hartmann I recently co-founded the Erlangen-based quantum computing startup QUINT Computing. I also have close connections to the Max-Planck Institue for the Science of Light and to the Faculty of Engineering.
When I am not working as a scientist, then …
… I currently work on building QUINT.
Do you have a secret talent?
Cooking a decent dish with the fridge being half empty.
What does a typical day in your working life look like?
I try to start my day early to have the first hour just for myself — quality time. I am grateful for having the privilege to define my own agenda. Apart from my reoccuring weekly events, every day is different. Most of the time I spend together with other people in discussions, meetings, talks, on the white board, in the lab, … Certainly, no time for boredom.
Where do you see the FAU LMQ in 5 or 10 years?
The future is quantum!
(Image on the top: FAU/Boris Mijat)
In this FAU LMQ People Spotlight, we interviewed our member Christopher Eichler, who holds the Chair of Experimental Physics at FAU since 2022.
What is your research topic?
My research lies at the intersection of quantum physics and engineering. Currently we focus on topics related to building quantum computers.
How is your research linked to the research foci of the FAU LMQ?
There is a natural fit to the foci of LMQ. Controlling light and matter is the bread and butter of building quantum devices. We also have strong interests in transferring topics aiming to bring quantum technology from fundamental research into application and industrialization.
Why exactly these topics?
Building quantum computers is one of today’s most challenging research & engineering goals. The field has lots of momentum and is moving fast. I enjoy working at the core of it and making an impact.
Who in the Profile Center do you hope to collaborate with in the future?
The profile center brings together people with different backgrounds but common interests. Currently, I collaborate most closely with quantum theorists in the department, for example on topics related to quantum error correction. Jointly with my colleague Michael Hartmann I recently co-founded the Erlangen-based quantum computing startup QUINT Computing. I also have close connections to the Max-Planck Institue for the Science of Light and to the Faculty of Engineering.
When I am not working as a scientist, then …
… I currently work on building QUINT.
Do you have a secret talent?
Cooking a decent dish with the fridge being half empty.
What does a typical day in your working life look like?
I try to start my day early to have the first hour just for myself — quality time. I am grateful for having the privilege to define my own agenda. Apart from my reoccuring weekly events, every day is different. Most of the time I spend together with other people in discussions, meetings, talks, on the white board, in the lab, … Certainly, no time for boredom.
Where do you see the FAU LMQ in 5 or 10 years?
The future is quantum!
(Image on the top: FAU/Boris Mijat)