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Current Research:

Realization of topologically protected quantum bits (qubits) based on ultra-small Josephson junctions.  This effort on quantum computing is aimed at the significant reduction of the decoherence rate in the superconducting qubits.  The experimental research is performed in close collaboration with Rutgers theorists.

Quantum transport and interactions in mesoscopic conductors, with special emphasis on the decoherence effects in low-dimensional conductors at ultra-low temperatures.

Electron-phonon interaction in metals and semiconductors at ultra-low temperatures. The applied aspects of this research involve the development of ultra-sensitive hot-electron detectors of submillimeter and far infra-red electromagnetic radiation for the deep-space NASA missions (in collaboration with the Jet Propulsion Lab).

Quantum effects in the conductivity of high-mobility Si MOSFETs at ultra-low temperatures. The focus of this research is on the electron-electron interactions in two-dimensional systems in the regime of low carrier densities.

Electronic effects in single crystals of organic molecular semiconductors, including the development of novel field-effect devices based on organic crystals and exploring the fundamental processes that determine operation and ultimate performance of organic electronic devices. Vitaly Podzorov, who became a faculty at Rutgers in Sept. 2007, will continue this research in his newly-established lab.

For the fabrication of nanoscale electronic structures we have developed the Nanofabrication Facility at the Department of Physics and Astronomy.

The research is supported by the NSF (Materials Research and Engineering) and the NASA (Office of Space Science)