Faculty Memebers For The Group

• Academic Leader: Prof. Omar Aldossary
• Prof. Vasileios Lempesis
• Dr. Andreas Lyras
• Dr. Abubaker Ahmed Siddig
• Prof Awatif Hendi

Publications: (2018-2019)

1. “Light masks for atom diffraction created from twisted beams with a Gaussian intensity envelope” V. E. Lembessis, JOSA B 35 No 4, 818, April 2018
2. “Atoms in complex twisted light”. M. Babiker, V. E. Lembessis, D. L. Andrews. J. Opt. 21 (2019) 013001 (67pp) https://doi.org/10.1088/2040-8986/aaed14
3. “Rectangular arrays of dark optical traps on the surface of a torus”, J. Belin, V. E. Lembessis, A. Lyras, O. Aldossary, and J. Courtial. PHYSICAL REVIEW A 99, 013841 (2019).
4. “Cold atoms interacting with highly twisted laser beams mimic the forces involved in Millikan's experiment”. V. E. Lembessis, Laser Phys. 29 (2019) 035503 (5pp).
5. “Dark state atom mirrors based on artificial gauge fields created by surface optical vortices” V. E. Lembessis, A. Lyras, O. Aldossary and A. Al Rsheed. Vol. 36, No. 4 / April 2019, 971-978. https://doi.org/10.1364/JOSAB.36.000971
6. “Interference of axially-shifted Laguerre-Gaussian beams and their interaction with atoms”, K. Koray, V. E. Lembessis, J. Yuan and M. Babiker, J. Opt. 21 (2019) 104002 (8pp), https://doi.org/10.1088/2040-8986/ab411f

Quantum technologies, enabled directly by the quantum properties of the low dimensional systems employed, are expected to dominate novel technological applications in the foreseeable future. Quantum cryptography is probably the more advanced of these technologies. A lot of research effort worldwide, from both academic and industrial establishments, is focusing on quantum computing, quantum communications, quantum optics and Nano size systems. The research effort is multifaceted and interdisciplinary ranging from addressing fundamental issues all the way to looking for novel materials appropriate for enabling these technologies. Physics graduates wishing to enter this field of research should acquire the necessary background at the post-graduate level.

Vision

To educate a generation of competent researchers that could actively participate in the development and utilization of novel technologies for the benefit of the country and its population.

Mission

To provide a solid knowledge background to KSU Physics graduates so that they can follow and participate in the development of novel quantum technologies that are expected to drastically alter the technology landscape in the near future.

Objectives

1. To promote the standards of studies at the MSc level (both at KSU and at the Kingdom, in general) by introducing a track that is relate to the cutting-edge of research internationally. To properly prepare the graduates for similar advanced studies and research at the PhD level.
2. To provide rigorous training of KSU Physics graduates in all aspects related to the emerging quantum technologies.
3. To contribute to the Kingdom's need for specialists in the field of emerging quantum technologies that are expect to shape the technological future worldwide.