Alexandre Cooper-Roy, University of Waterloo

Research

atomic physics atoms fundamental physics molecules quantum control quantum imaging quantum information science quantum sensing

Latest funding

Quantum-enhanced sensing with atoms and molecules
NSERC · 2024 · Principal investigator
$250,000

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Quantum-enhanced sensing with atoms and molecules

Principal investigatorNSERC2024Alliance Grants

Principal investigators: Cooper-Roy, Alexandre A

Keywords: atomic physics; atoms; fundamental physics; molecules; quantum control; quantum imaging; quantum information science; quantum sensing; quantum technology; rydberg atoms

$250,000

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: atomic physics Dear Professor Cooper-Roy, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. Your research on atomic physics connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your NSERC-funded project "Quantum-enhanced sensing with atoms and molecules" (2024), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]