Minnich Group
CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Welcome to the
Minnich Group
Our group focuses on the growth and processing of thin-film electronic and quantum materials. We work at the intersection of materials science, engineering, and physics. We are part of a vibrant quantum science and engineering environment at Caltech.
Our group is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our division, at Caltech, and in the research community.
Group News
Latest publications
Hirsh Kamakari posts his paper on scalable cross-entropy benchmarking to detect measurement-induced phase transitions on a superconducting quantum processor
Mar 1, 2024
David Catherall publishes his paper on hot-hole transport and noise phenomena in silicon at cryogenic temperatures from first principles
Dec 19, 2023
Happenings
Hirsh successfully defends his thesis. Congratulations Dr. Kamakari!
March 13, 2024
Shi-Ning successfully defends his thesis. Congratulations Dr. Sun!
March 6, 2024
Congrats to Hirsh on his paper posted to arxiv!
March 5, 2024
Welcome our new graduate students Yifei Yan, Mariya Talib Ezzy, and Gabriela M. Corea Moran
February 16, 2024
Research
Future transformative solid-state technology exploiting quantum effects such as entanglement will require new methods to grow and process highly delicate quantum materials into functioning devices. Our group’s present research focuses on inventing these methods and applying them to the fabrication of novel solid-state quantum technologies.
We are developing transistor microwave amplifiers with ultra low-noise performance into the millimeter-wave spectrum.
We are developing atomic layer etching processes which will enable subtractive manufacturing of electronic and quantum devices with atomic precision for the first time.
We are developing a new method for the epitaxial growth of thin-film quantum materials by laser-based evaporation of refractory elements.
People
Principal Investigator
Austin J. Minnich
Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Applied Physics
Professional Preparation
BS University of California Berkeley, 2006
MS Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2008
PhD Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2011
Appointments
Professor, California Institute of Technology, 2017-Present
Assistant Professor, California Institute of Technology, 2011-2017
Click here for a copy of Austin's CV
Deputy Chair, Division of E&AS, 2022 - Present
Current group members
Research scientist
Graduate student
Research scientist. PhD, Caltech Research interests: precision measurement, low-noise amplifiers, nanofabrication Joined group: 2021
BTech, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi Research interests: Atomic layer etching Joined group: 2024
BS, University of Science and Technology of China Research interests: Atomic layer etching and Thermal laser epitaxy Joined group: 2024
BS, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Research interests: nanofabrication, low noise amplifiers Joined group: 2024
BS, University of Texas at Austin Research interests: Atomic layer etching Joined group: 2024
BS, University of Minnesota Research Interests: transport and noise in semiconductors Joined group: 2022
BS, Harvey Mudd College Research interests: Atomic layer etching Joined group: 2022
BS, University of Science and Technology of China Research interests: Transport and fluctuations in semiconductors Joined group: 2022
BS, University of Rochester Research interests: Low noise amplifiers, noise in semiconductors Joined group: 2022
BS, UCLA Research interests: Atomic layer processing Joined group: 2021
HBS, Oregon State University Research interests: Low-noise amplifiers, atomic layer etching Joined group: 2021
BS, Georgia Tech Research interests: First-principles hot electron noise in semiconductors. Joined group: 2019
Click here to see our group alumni.
Teaching
Spring 2024
APh 138b: Quantum Hardware and Techniques
This class covers multiple quantum technology platforms and related theoretical techniques, and will provide students with broad knowledge in quantum science and engineering. It will be split into three-week modules covering: applications of near-term quantum computers, superconducting qubits, trapped atoms and ions, topological quantum matter, solid state quantum bits, tensorproduct states.
P: (626)-395-3385
F: (626)-583-4963
Minnich Lab
1200 E. California Blvd, M.C. 104-44
Pasadena, CA 91125