Quantum Materials Labs
State-of-the-art Quantum Materials facilities at the North Terrace Campus bring together scientists working on Grand Challenges at the frontiers of physics, materials science and engineering.
The facilities support research led by Chair of Quantum Materials, Professor Glenn Solomon, along with Higher Degree by Research programs and industry-relevant post graduate degrees in materials engineering which have links to the space industry, medical technologies, defence, manufacturing, energy, and telecommunications.
Facilities have been constructed in stages, with the project spanning five years from concept design to practical completion.
Quantum Nanophotonics (Laser) Laboratory (stage 1)
The Laser Lab allows for the design and engineering of new semiconductor materials at the level of individual atoms, advanced computational and modelling, and device and quantum measurement.
Project overview
- Location: Ground floor, Physics Building, North Terrace Campus
- Size: 440m2
- Cost: $1.5m
- Engineer: WSP Australia
- Construction partner: Sarah Constructions
- Project team: Rob Newcombe, Benita Godfrey
Features
- Optics laboratory, fit with optical tables, Class 3/4 lasers, multiple cryostats and other highly technical research equipment.
- New mechanical plant specific to the facility, connected to the existing building management system.
- Efficient LED and specialist lighting.
- Fire and life safety upgrade
Completed July 2022.
Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE) Laboratory (stage 2)
The MBE Lab supports quantum materials device fabrication research.
Project overview
- Location: Ground floor, Physics Building, North Terrace Campus
- Size: 235m2
- Cost: $8m
- Engineer: WSP Australia
- Construction partner: SHAPE Australia
- Project team: Alan Hall, Benita Godfrey, Paul Smith
Features
- Specialist laboratory for quantum device research with specialist support laboratories.
- High-tech, purpose-built equipment.
- Liquid nitrogen and gaseous nitrogen supply systems, and ultra-high purity lab gases (99.9999).
- Semi-conductor cleanroom with ISO7 Cleanroom Certification.
Completed June 2025.
