We are interested in using and developing scanned probe methods to unveil and control non-classical physics in two regimes:

1. Individual atoms, spins, electrons. Traditionally investigated by the AMO community, these isolated degrees of freedom are ideal for demonstrating coherent control and building larger artificial systems. In solid-state environments, a myriad of spin species and other microscopic discrete-level objects have been identified, but a general local probe that can access and address these individual objects has been lacking until recently. Combined with the capability of constructing atomically precise structures via atom manipulation, this endeavor may open up room for imagining how a large Hilbert space can be realized in the tiniest area.

2. Many-body states of matter. A macroscopic number of electrons or spins can act collectively to form states of matter where non-classical effects prevail. Many spins, for example, can form unconventional magnetic states such as spin liquids or exhibit macroscopic tunneling and coherence effects. We hope to leverage coherent probes and new material systems to provide a fresh perspective to these important topics.