Wake Forest University
the Nano and Quantum Technologies Laboratory
the NanoteQ Community
NanoteQ
NanoteQ makes Nanotechnology and Quantum Information Sciences accessible across the mid-Atlantic region. NanoteQ is composed of educators, students, senior researchers, faculty, entrepreneurs and creators. We work together and learn together and we reach beyond our campus inviting the broader community to join us on our journeys.
Wake Forest University: Welcome to the Kudzu League!
The Kudzu League (Coll.) is a set of smaller, research oriented universities in the southeastern states of the U.S. with a commitment to personalized learning, world recognized scholarship, and national engagement. They are known for their competitive science and technology programs, medical, law and business programs, and their liberal arts base.
The Greater NanoteQ Community
NanoteQ is a large central research facility of WFU where researchers access advanced research tools and are a part of a vibrant research community. This unique ecosystem lowers disciplinary barriers for highly collaborative approaches to problems. Some of the things studied at the Lab are:
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Nano-biomedical engineering, bioelectronics, and human-machine fusion,
Organic device technology, green tech, and solar, lighting, heat engine applications of advanced materials.
Researchers at NanoteQ come from many disciplines: Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, etc.
1. NanoteQ is an International Community
NanoteQ is a community of scientists from across the world that come here for the advanced capabilities of the Lab. Our community includes Students, Visiting Scholars, Senior scientists and Guest researchers. The mix of interests and backgrounds yields a dynamic and exciting environment in which to do science; an environment where discoveries are made every day.
2. Local and Regional Events stimulate scientific curiosity
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NanoteQ sponsors a series of seminars, workshops, and residential conferences. These typically take advantage of the nearby research triangle around Raleigh.
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WFU Physics Colloquia Series (thursdays at 3:30 pm in Olin Hall)
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Regional Colloquia Series
http://www.ncsu.edu/chemistry/
3. NanoteQ offers opportunities for professional development
Courses and workshops at the Lab
Electron Imaging Science
This basic introduction to electron imaging covers the theory and practice of CTEM, HRTEM, and SEM. The course is structured around a set of lectures followed by illustrative laboratory exercises. (PHY 656, 1.5 credit hours)
Scanning Probes
The theory and practice of scanning probes: STM, and AFM. Lectures followed with a lab component for hands-on learning. Permission of instructor required. (PHY 657, 1.5 credit hours)
NanoCharacterization Seminar
Intro to modern laboratory techniques such as XPS, Auger, analytical TEM, etc. Topics are rotated based on interest. This course has lab exercises with it. (PHY 691/692, 1.5 credit hours)
Foundations of Quantum Computing
Introduction to the foundations and hardware of Quantum Computers. The course offers an overview of the field including architecture and design, programming, and principles of error. The course typically incorporates a programming lab that teaches the student Qiskit. (PHY 645, 3 credit hours)
Quantum Materials
An introduction to quantum materials covering topology, symmetry breaking, and more. This course offers a heuristic introduction to topological insulators, topological systems in 1D And 2D, Weyl, Chern, Majorana, braiding, and more as well as Floquet dynamics. prerequisites: first and second Solid State Physics. (PHY 655, 3 credit hours)
Kinetics of Nano-Materials
The synthesis and stability of the nano phase and low dimensional structures. This is how we make exotic materials from nanotubes to polymers to 2D platelets. (PHY 658, 1.5 credit hours)
Summer School @ NanoteQ
A topical seminar series is held in summers that centers on Quantum Hardware
4. NanoteQ Graduate Students
Wake Forest University is a uniquely effective environment for PhD. training - judging by the success of our graduates. Wake's graduate programs emphasize strong adviser-advisee relationships, rigorous cross-disciplinary preparation, and the joy of discovery.
Wake's programs are focused, well funded, well resourced, and well recognized nationally and internationally. The graduate school is competitive with many programs in the top 15% of fields nationally according to multiple ranking sources. But, unlike large "mega-programs" where you are pigeon-holed, isolated, and invisible, Wake's size and focus means you are mentored as colleague, individually trained to excel in research, and prepared to be a leader within your scientific community.
WFU has traditionally attracted a diverse, international, exceptionally well trained, and motivated graduate community. Students that come to Wake seek a challenge, are independent thinkers, and thrive in a collegial environment. They expect the very best outcomes for themselves and their careers. If that sounds like YOU, then consider joining us.
Nano and Quantum Science in NC
Known for its warm, lazy, summers, its colorful falls, and its love for college basketball, Tobacco Road (a nickname for the region) is among the largest and most robust regional centers for Nanoscience, Nanotechnology, and Quantum Information research in the U.S. From the Research Triangle Park near Raleigh, to the Wake Forest Innovation Quarter in the Piedmont, to the Charlotte Research Park, NC has a wealth of well established, well funded and supported research institutions that carry out research in these areas. Many work with NanoteQ here in Winston-Salem. Take a few minutes to tour the programs around us online, and find out why so many people find NC a great place to be a scientist.
