The University of Electro-Communications
Institute for Laser Science
The Tanji lab is mainly engaged in experimental research in the field of cavity quantum electrodynamics (cavity QED),
in which the quantum mechanical properties of light are prominent in its interactions with matter.
In particular, we have been investigating the strong interaction between atoms and
photons by confining laser-cooled gas phase neutral atoms (several tens of μK) in an optical resonator.
The research aims to create new quantum technologies based on the control
of quantum states of light and atoms through two approaches:
- Development of a "quantum light source" using cold atoms in an optical cavity
- Control of matter by light at a few photon level and even lower
We are engaged in research aimed at the creation of new quantum technologies
based on the control of quantum states of light and atoms.
Recently, we have also been working on the observation of weak luminescence emitted from living organisms.
