Regular biography
A/Prof Rose Ahlefeldt is a Fellow in the Physics Education Centre at The Australian National University. Her research focuses on quantum science and technology, particularly within the solid state spectroscopy group. She is involved in projects related to quantum memory, rare-earth ion systems, and optical spectroscopy. Ahlefeldt's work includes studies on quantum information processing, coherence times, and the interaction of light with solid-state materials. She has contributed to numerous publications in journals such as Physical Review B, Physical Review Applied, and Nature Physics. Her research is supported by the Quantum Science & Technology research group.
Scholar-generated biography
Rose Ahlefeldt is a researcher at The Australian National University specializing in quantum information and solid state spectroscopy. Her work focuses on developing quantum memory materials and exploring coherence properties of nuclear spins in solids. She investigates quantum information processing using rare-earth ions and nuclear spins, aiming to achieve ultra-long coherence times for quantum storage. Her research includes optical memory bandwidth, multiplexing capacity, and the engineering of closed optical transitions in rare-earth ion crystals. Ahlefeldt's studies also involve precision measurements of ion-ion interactions and the optical properties of materials like EuCl3·6H2O and Si. Her contributions highlight the potential of solid-state systems for quantum technologies.