Oxford Artificial Topological Matter (ATOM) Lab
Creating Materials Beyond Nature's Blueprint
At the University of Oxford's Artificial Topological Matter Lab, led by Dr. Greg P. Mazur, we don't just study quantum materials—we create them. Our lab designs and builds artificial quantum structures using superconductors and semiconductors, engineering matter with properties that don't exist in nature.
Our Approach
We harness semiconductors integrated with superconductors to construct nanoscale architectures that serve as controllable platforms for exotic quantum phenomena. These designer quantum systems allow us to realize theoretical concepts like Kitaev chains in physical form, creating artificial lattices that host and manipulate topological quantum states.
Research Focus
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Cutting-edge nanoscale devices: We fabricate semiconductor-superconductor hybrid structure building artificial lattices that exhibit tailored quantum behaviors.
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Topological Quantum States: Within these engineered materials, we create and manipulate Majorana modes and their interactions with spin degrees of freedom, exploring their fundamental properties and inherent stability.
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Functional Quantum Matter: We integrate topological elements (Majorana qubits) with conventional quantum components (spin qubits) to design complex artificial systems capable of robust information processing.
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Novel computational devices for Net-Zero: Using CMOS compatible semiconductor/superconductor hybrids we design circuits for energy-efficient computing.
Impact
Our work explores fundamental questions in topological quantum physics while simultaneously developing the building blocks for revolutionary technologies. The unique promise of our engineered materials—particularly their topological protection—provides a compelling pathway toward inherently resilient and scalable quantum computing platforms.
By creating matter that doesn't exist in nature, we're not just advancing quantum science—we're designing the quantum hardware that will define future technologies.
