Department of Basic Science, The Univ. of Tokyo, Komaba

Ultracold Atomic Physics & Quantum Engineering lab

We construct highly controllable quantum systems using laser-cooled "atoms"
and manipulate them with great precision to unravel the mysteries of "entangled" quantum phenomena.

In our laboratory, we aim to understand and control quantum-mechanical phenomena arising from the interaction among quantum mechanical particles. To achieve this goal, we exploit ultracold atoms trapped by lasers, a versatile platform for exploring quantum phenomena. By manipulating both the motion and internal states of the atoms, we quantum-engineer the system's Hamiltonians to experimentally solve problems that are intractable even with state-of-the-art computers. In addition, through the development of experimental techniques, we aim to push the frontiers of quantum science and technology, all by harnessing the power of ‘laser-cooled atoms’.

Latest News

  • 2024.10.02: Daiki Azuma joined our group.
  • 2024.09.02: Publication list has been updated.
  • 2024.04.09: Daizen Ishii joined our group as a master course student.
  • 2023.12.15: Students from Shinagawa joshi gakuin junior high school visited us as part of their school event.
  • 2023.10.25: At Komaba Science Club, Dr. Sugawa talked about "Exploring the Quantum World with Lasers and Atoms" for 1st and 2nd year undergraduate students.
  • 2023.09.22: Our paper was published in Phys. Rev. Lett.
  • 2023.09.07: We carried out the relocation and installation of experimental equipment such as optical tables and laser equipment from IMS.
  • 2023.05.17: Dr. Sugawa gave an invited talk at the "Extreme Universe Workshop" (University of Tokyo, Komaba Campus).
  • Click here for a list of past news

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