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Prof Andrew Steane

Professor of Physics

Research theme

  • Quantum information and computation

Sub department

  • Atomic and Laser Physics

Research groups

  • Ion trap quantum computing
Andrew.Steane@physics.ox.ac.uk
Telephone: 01865 (2)72346,01865 (2)72385
Clarendon Laboratory, room 316.2
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Some general remarks

I have been teaching and researching in physics since completing my D.Phil. in Oxford many years ago. 

My research interests spread over a range of areas, but the common theme is elucidating basic principles or ideas. My main work has been in the interface of quantum physics and information science, from both a theoretical and experimental point of view. I co-discovered quantum error correction and initiated the ion trap quantum computing experiments in Oxford, which are now run by Prof David Lucas, Dr Chris Ballance and others, with some continuing contribution from me. I have also been interested in physics teaching and have written several textbooks aimed at undergraduate study, especially with a view to self-study and understanding in depth. 

Please see the link below for more information on books and lecture notes.

 

Books, lecture notes, etc.

Research interests

quantum information
ion trap quantum computer
electromagnetic self force (radiation reaction)
limits to quantum coherence; quantum measurement

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