Five Pillars
Research
Gravitational-wave detectors, quantum measurement, fundamental physics, photonic systems, and AI for experimental control.
LIGO & Experimental Gravity Infrastructure
Build and upgrade the hardware and controls that make gravitational-wave interferometers work: lasers, optics, vacuum, suspension, and commissioning tools for current and next‑generation detectors.
Quantum Measurement & Control
Develop quantum resources and measurement strategies—squeezing, non‑Gaussian states, and quantum links—to push precision sensing beyond standard quantum limits.
Quantum Gravity & Foundational Physics
Design tabletop experiments that probe quantum aspects of gravity and test foundational questions at the interface of quantum mechanics and spacetime.
Frontier Photonics & Energy Systems
Create high‑power photonic systems where coherence, damage thresholds, and feedback control are central challenges, with applications from advanced interferometers to energy‑relevant laser platforms.
AI for Experimental Physics
Apply machine learning and control to complex experiments: faster lock acquisition, robust operation, automated diagnostics, and design optimization for precision instruments.