
E-mail : alexia.auffeves neel.cnrs.fr
Phone : +33(0)4 56 38 70 11
Postal address :
Institut Néel, CNRS/UJF
25, avenue des Martyrs - BP 166
Fr-38042 Grenoble Cedex 9
quantum optics, quantum open systems, quantum thermodynamics, foundations of quantum mechanics, theory, modeling
I theoretically investigate quantum optics in the solid state and the potential of artificial atoms for quantum information technologies. Such devices are naturally coupled to various environments, which turn out to be resources specific to condensed matter. My systems of interest range from quantum dots in cavities or photonic wires, hybrid opto-mechanical systems, to superconducting qubits in circuit QED. More recently, i developed new activities revolving around quantum thermodynamics and quantum foundations. As a former experimentalist, i work close to experiments, and researches are conducted in tight interaction with theorists of quantum optics and quantum open systems within networks of national and international collaborations. Foundational issues are investigated in connection with a professional philosopher.