Synthesis of supramolecular host architectures for rare-earth guests: new platforms for quantum technologies

该项目将探索设计和合成新型超分子结构来承载稀土离子，用于量子技术的应用。其主要目标是构建这样的宿主：(I)在精确定义的环境中定位稀土离子；以及(Ii)能够牢固地整合到集成的光子平台中。该项目是多学科的，将提供机会：(I)探索大环和超分子设计，(Ii)进行广泛的有机合成，(Iii)与泽普勒研究所的研究人员密切合作，学习光子学技能。简单的性能测试将在泽普勒研究所进行，而更高级的分析将与巴斯、牛津和帝国的英国Qt社区的其他成员一起进行。

The project will explore the design and synthesis of novel supramolecular architectures to host rare-earth ions for applications in Quantum Technology. The key aim is to construct hosts that: (i) position a lanthanide ion in a precisely defined environment; and (ii) are amenable to robust incorporation into an integrated photonic platform. The project is multidisciplinary and will offer the opportunity to: (i) explore macrocyclic and supramolecular design, (ii) undertake a broad range of organic synthesis, (iii) work closely with researchers in the Zepler Institute to learn skills in photonics. Simple performance testing will be carried out in the Zepler Institute, while more advanced analysis will be conducted with other members of the UK QT community at Bath, Oxford and Imperial.