my research field
Quantum optics
of semiconductor nanostuructures
Together with my research group, I am investigating excitation kinetics in semiconductor systems, in particular the processes of interaction of light, matter and sound at the fundamental quantum level.
About Myself
Prof. Dr.
Paweł Machnikowski
I am a professor of theoretical physics and the leader
of a research group at the Institute of Theoretical Physics at Wrocław Tech.
My group
My research group
- Dr. Michał Gawełczyk
- Rafał Bogaczewicz
- Raseeb Firdous Haroon
- Mateusz Kuniej
- Robert Matysiak
- Jakub Rosiński
- Jędrzej Usik
Interested in joining us?
Great!
See if we have open positions at the moment.
Grants
Research projects
Quantum Acoustooptics of Hybrid Nanosystems, NCN Maestro, 2024-2028, Grant No. 2023/50/A/ST3/00511
We will study the properties of solid-state quantum emitters interacting simultaneously with light and lattice vibrations (sound). Our goal is to develop methods for transducing quantum information between acoustic and optical (or microwave) degrees of freedom using quantum dots and defect centers in solids.
Light-matter-sound interaction and quantum optomechanical control of nanosystems, Research Group Linkage Grant, Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, 2023-2025
This collaborative project aims at the complete theoretical description and experimental characterization of the physical processes that underlie the simultaneous coherent interaction of optical and mechanical (strain) fields with quantum emitters in solids. In our joint work, theoretical activity will be complemented by the experimental implementation of the proposed schemes.
Laser Fabrication and Ion Implantation of Defects as Quantum Emitters, Maria Skłodowska-Curie Innovative Training Network (Horizon 2020), 2021-2024, GA No. 956387
Within this innovative training network, the ESR employed in our group has studied the strain effects on the ODMR spectrum of nitrogen-vacancy centers in diamond. We have shown that zero-field ODMR spectrum carries information on all relevant components of the strain tensor.
I usually teach theoretical courses on quantum optics, quantum mechanics and condensed matter physics.
All the information and study material is available to enrolled students at the ePortal of Wrocław Tech.
Introduction to quantum optics
Basic concepts of quantum optics, without much formalism, at the undergraduate level. Inspired by the textbook of Mark Fox.
Script for the lecture (in Polish).
Advanced quantum mechanics
Graduate-level course covering advanced topics of angular momentum theory, Dirac equation, field operators in second quantization and formalism of quantum optics.
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Our double-dressing paper is available on arxiv.org
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Our tutorial on FWM has been accepted for Nano Futures (IOP) and is available on-line.
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A post-doc position is available for 2 years from 1st February 2026 in the project Quantum Acoustooptics of Hybrid Nanosystems.Deadline for applications: 24th October. See….
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2 positions available for 4 years from 1st October in the project Quantum Acoustooptics of Hybrid Nanosystems. Deadline for applications: 19th May. Scholarships available:Doctoral School….
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Fundamentals of heterodyne wave mixing spectroscopy: a tutorial Daniel Groll, Thilo Hahn, Paweł Machnikowski, Tilmann Kuhn, Jacek Kasprzak, and Daniel Wigger https://arxiv.org/abs/2503.19750 We provide a….
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Precision of the acoustic control of single-photon scattering with semiconductor quantum dots Rafał A. Bogaczewicz and Paweł Machnikowski Optics Letters 50, 888 (2025) Acoustic modulation….
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Our faculty has opened several positions of assistant professor (adiunkt) in theoretical physics. https://wppt.pwr.edu.pl/pracownicy/konkursy/ogloszenia-konkursowe Candidates interested in theoretical physics of semiconductors and quantum optics are welcome!….
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Determining strain components in a diamond waveguide from zero-field optically detected magnetic resonance spectra of negatively charged nitrogen-vacancy-center ensembles M. Sahnawaz Alam, Federico Gorrini, Michał….
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Our project Quantum Acoustooptics of Hybrid Nanosystems (NCN Maestro, 2024-2028, Grant No. 2023/50/A/ST3/00511) was started on 10th July 2024. We will study the properties of….
