Crystal Senko, University of Waterloo

Research

atomic physics quantum computing trapped ions amo (atomic, molecular, and optical) physics many-body physics quantum control quantum information quantum simulation

Latest papers

Quantum logic operations and algorithms in a single 25-level atomic qudit.
Nature communications · 2026 · senior author
Microgram BaCl2 ablation targets for trapped ion experiments.
The Review of scientific instruments · 2024 · senior author
Strong Coupling of Two Individually Controlled Atoms via a Nanophotonic Cavity.
Physical review letters · 2020

All 3 publications

Latest funding

Benchmarking and optimizing a large-scale trapped ion quantum processor
NSERC · 2023 · Co-investigator
$412,717
Trapped Ion Quantum Computing
NSERC · 2019 · Principal investigator
$120,000
Trapped Ion Quantum Computing
NSERC · 2019 · Principal investigator
$480,000

All 5 grants and awards

3 publications.

01

Quantum logic operations and algorithms in a single 25-level atomic qudit.

Low PJ, Zutt NCF, Tathed GA, Senko C

Nature communications2026Senior author

DOI: 10.1038/s41467-026-72662-8 PMID: 42230592

02

Microgram BaCl2 ablation targets for trapped ion experiments.

Greenberg N, Jozani AJ, Epstein CJC, Tan X, Islam R, Senko C

The Review of scientific instruments2024Senior author

DOI: 10.1063/5.0198336 PMID: 38634721

03

Strong Coupling of Two Individually Controlled Atoms via a Nanophotonic Cavity.

Samutpraphoot P, Đorđević T, Ocola PL, Bernien H, Senko C, Vuletić V, Lukin MD

Physical review letters2020

DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.124.063602 PMID: 32109118

Benchmarking and optimizing a large-scale trapped ion quantum processor

Co-investigatorNSERC2023Alliance Grants

Principal investigators: Islam, Kazi Rajibul KRI

Keywords: quantum benchmarking; quantum computing; quantum control systems; quantum simulation; quantum software; trapped ions

$412,717

Trapped Ion Quantum Computing

Principal investigatorNSERC2019Canada Research Chairs

Principal investigators: Senko, Crystal

$120,000

Trapped Ion Quantum Computing

Principal investigatorNSERC2019Canada Research Chairs

Principal investigators: Senko, Crystal

Keywords: Trapped ions; atomic physics; quantum computing; quantum ; information

$480,000

Non-binary quantum logic with trapped ions

Principal investigatorNSERC2018Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Senko, Crystal

Keywords: atomic physics; amo (atomic, molecular, and optical) physics; quantum computing; quantum information; trapped ions; quantum simulation; many-body physics; quantum control

$322,000

Non-binary quantum logic with trapped ions

Principal investigatorNSERC2018Discovery Launch Supplement

Principal investigators: Senko, Crystal

$12,500

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 Senko, 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]. I read your paper "Quantum logic operations and algorithms in a single 25-level atomic qudit." (2026), and it 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 "Trapped Ion Quantum Computing" (2019), 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]