UT/ORNL Joint Faculty
Biography
Dr. Pooser is an expert in continuous variable quantum optics. He has developed a program based on quantum sensing over a number of years at ORNL, followed by fledgling efforts in quantum computing. He has been working to demonstrate that continuous variable quantum optics, quantum noise reduction in particular, has important uses in the quantum information field. He is also interested in highlight the practicality of these systems, demonstrating their ease of use and broad applicability. Dr. Pooser heads up work in both experimental and theoretical quantum computing research. His goal is to show that quantum control and error correction required in sensing applications are directly applicable to quantum computing efforts. The deterministic nature of these systems is a strong draw and motivation that will eventually lead to practical applications. He has followed this model of quantum sensors as a showcase for the technologies that will enable quantum computing to good results.