Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, UESTC Laboratory of Quantum Physics and Engineering
I am a master’s student at the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, working with Prof. Guangwei Deng and Prof. Bo Jing. My current training focuses on experimental quantum optics, warm-atom quantum memories, and automation for optical experiments.
Atomic-ensemble quantum memories and DLCZ-type protocols
Experimental quantum optics and entangled-photon measurements
Data acquisition, calibration, and control for optical experiments
Current research
Jul 2026 – Present · Early-stage research
Warm-rubidium-ensemble DLCZ quantum memory
I am currently studying the theory and experimental methods of DLCZ quantum memories in warm rubidium ensembles. The work is centered on write–read correlations, spin-wave storage, and the role of four-wave-mixing noise. Experimental parameter optimization and entanglement generation are possible later directions; they are not yet presented here as completed work.
Research experience
Sep 2025 – Jun 2026
Entangled-photon experiments and laboratory automation
UESTC
Built and aligned polarization–path and two-dimensional polarization-entanglement optical setups; balanced single-photon detection channels and performed coincidence measurements. Calibrated liquid-crystal phase retarders and half-wave plates, processed calibration data in MATLAB, and generated phase lookup curves using robust local regression.
Adapted AI-assisted Python wrappers for a Thorlabs KLC controller and validated the modified code on hardware. Also participated in assembly and on-site validation of an EtherCAT/PLC-based dual-axis motion-control platform.
Selected experimental records
Entanglement setupExperimental setup used for detector balancing and coincidence measurements.Optical schematicTwo-path SPDC source and polarization-resolved detection channels.LC calibrationMeasured voltage–phase-retardation curves for liquid-crystal devices.Motion controlDual-axis EtherCAT motion-control assembly and integration.
Jun 2023 – Jun 2024
High-speed-rail defect imaging
Beijing Jiaotong University
Led a National Undergraduate Innovation Training project on ultrasonic phased-array and guided-wave methods for locating and quantifying internal rail defects. The project supported a peer-reviewed article in IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, for which I was the only student co-author.
Jun 2022 – Jun 2023
Ternary layer-by-layer polymer solar cells
Beijing Jiaotong University
Participated in a National Undergraduate Innovation Training project on D18-Cl/Y6/MAZ-2 ternary layer-by-layer polymer solar cells and co-authored a Chemical Engineering Journal article.
Publications
Peer-reviewed journal articles
H. Sun, Q. Feng, J. Li, F. Zheng, L. Peng, S. Li, S. Huang, and Y. Xibei. “Rail Web Buried Defect Location and Quantification Methods in Hybrid High-Order Guided Wave Detection.” IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, 73, 1–12 (2024). DOI
H. Zhou, L. Zhang, X. Ma, Y. Xibei, Y. Zheng, Z. Liu, X. Gao, J. Zhang, Z. Liu, and F. Zhang. “Approaching 18% efficiency of ternary layer-by-layer polymer solar cells with alloyed acceptors.” Chemical Engineering Journal, 462, 142327 (2023). DOI
Education
2025 – Present
M.S. in Optical Engineering
University of Electronic Science and Technology of China Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences
2021 – 2025
B.S. in Optoelectronic Information Science and Engineering
Beijing Jiaotong University School of Physical Science and Engineering
Selected honors
Three-Good Student and Second-Class Academic Excellence Scholarship, BJTU (2022)
National Undergraduate Innovation Training Projects (2022, 2023)
Best Performance Award, Beijing University Student Music Festival (2023)
Technical experience
Introductory hands-on experience in optical alignment, SPDC entangled-photon setups, single-photon detection and coincidence measurements; Python and MATLAB for data processing and instrument control; introductory integration experience with EtherCAT, PLC and TCP-based control; introductory use of Zemax, COMSOL and CAD.
Beyond the lab
Oboe player and former deputy principal in the Beijing Jiaotong University Symphony Orchestra; former member of the School of Physical Science and Engineering football team.
