The Promise of a Quantum Vibronic Future
At atomic and sub-atomic scales, quantum mechanics describes reality. The theory of quantum mechanics is among the most successful scientific theories, exhibiting not one single contradiction in more than a century since its inception. Yet, when atoms are combined to form highly complex structures - such as biological macro-molecules or synthetic quantum materials - atomic vibrations and electronic behavior become deeply intertwined. The fundamental science of quantum vibronic processes promises to change the way we view the quantum world.
The QuVET Center
QuVET - a pioneering research center funded by the US Army Research Office - brings together a vibrant community exploring novel systems from atoms and molecules to macromolecules and materials, where vibronic properties can be observed, studied, and manipulated. Headquartered at the University of California Riverside, our center builds collaborations across the United States among researchers within universities, national labs, and industry R&D.
Toward A Quantum Revolution
The QuVET team explores vibronic theory and experiments in biological molecules, atomic systems, 2D moiré heterostructures and spin systems, highlighting optical and optoelectronic tools and techniques required to unravel subtle quantum vibronic effects in these systems. Our multi-disciplinary work heralds a new class of emerging quantum technologies - based on the chemistry, biology, and physics of vibronic effects - that may operate at unprecedented speeds and with remarkable efficiencies.