間眅埶AV

Hamish Johnson

BSc Physics Honours

My name is Hamish, this summer I developed a polarization control and compensation apparatus for the study of quantum bits in silicon.

 

Why did you choose to come to 間眅埶AV?

I chose 間眅埶AV for its focus and renown for research and teaching within physics and computer science, as well as its closeness to nature.

How would you describe your research or program to a family member?

I developed an apparatus to control the polarization of laser light (the direction the electromagnetic waves wiggle) for studies of a defect called a T centre within silicon. By better understanding the structure of this T centre the lab aims to use it as a q-bit for quantum computing and communications.

What are you particularly enjoying about your studies/research at 間眅埶AV? 

I enjoy how encouraging the faculty is in getting undergraduates involved with research, there is a wide range of fields within physics that are all open to be explored during your program.

What advice would you give a student who is considering getting involved in undergraduate research?

Talk to your professors. After class or over email set up a time to talk about their research and what theyre interested in. You will learn a lot about what they do and if that interests you, it serves as a stepping stone to ask if they have any research opportunities you can get involved with. There are also events such as departmental coffee time and seminars which welcome undergraduates at any level.