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Group of
Quantum spintronics and low-dimensional materials
Alexander Chernov
Principal Investigator
Group publications
About the Group
Our group develops approaches for the integration of low-dimensional materials and their successful implementation in devices. We are building a quantum simulator based on two-dimensional nanomaterials and investigating promising single-photon sources.
The group conducts both experimental and theoretical research in several areas. In particular, in the field of opto- and quantum spintronics, light is used to probe and control spin states. Magneto-optics in two-dimensional materials and heterostructures at low temperatures is another major research direction and includes studies of spin–orbit interactions and proximity-induced effects. In addition, the group investigates single-photon sources and their implementation in commercial products; such sources are key building blocks for quantum communication systems.
The group is also engaged in the development of quantum simulators based on van der Waals heterostructures of two-dimensional materials for solving practical optimization problems. These optoelectronic devices enable the manipulation of (quasi)particles whose masses are far smaller than those of atoms and, in some cases, even smaller than the electron mass. One of the principal applications of quantum simulators based on van der Waals heterostructures is the emulation of strongly correlated phases found in natural materials. This will provide deeper insight into the mechanisms responsible for the emergence of such phases and, more importantly, may facilitate the systematic search for new high-temperature superconductors and quantum spin liquids.
Another objective of the group is the use of multi-beam laser excitation to control the radiation pattern and other characteristics of spin waves. Such ultrafast optical control of magnetic states and magnetization dynamics is highly promising owing to its energy efficiency and speed.
The group’s long-term goal is to establish the scientific and technological foundation for the scalable production of high-quality structures based on two- and one-dimensional materials. This will enable both fundamental studies of novel physical phenomena, including strongly correlated electronic systems, and the practical application of the resulting discoveries. In the future, this work is expected to lead to the development and industrial implementation of next-generation devices ranging from miniature chemical sensors and highly efficient infrared (IR) and terahertz (THz) detectors to quantum simulators capable of addressing complex problems in materials science. In this way, the group seeks not only to advance fundamental science but also to create a technological platform for transferring cutting-edge research into industry.
We cooperate with Peking University (PKU, China), Qingdao University (China), Indian Institute of Science (IISc) (India), and others. We also carry out a joint project with the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech, Russia) and collaborate with industrial partners, including New Spintronic Technologies and QRate.
Research Areas
- 1
Two-dimensional materials for quantum technologies, a quantum simulator based on two-dimensional materials - 2
Opto- and quantum spintronics - 3
Single-photon sources - 4
Magnetism in nanomaterials and heterostructures
Members
Elena Barulina Researcher
Alexander Pakhomov Senior Research Fellow
Nadezhda Kupchinskaya Junior Researcher
Roman Morgunov Senior Researcher
Stanislav Kolar Junior Researcher
Fedor Maksimov Junior Researcher
Vladislav Burdin Researcher
Kirill Brekhov Researcher
Maxim Bakhmetev Junior Researcher
Emil Chiglintsev Junior Researcher
Mikhail Panin Junior Researcher
Hristina Albitskaya Intern Researcher
Alexey Shupletsov Junior Researcher
Egor Nikulin Researcher
Artem Abramov Junior Researcher
Georgy Kichin Senior Researcher
Ksenia Shevyakova Intern Researcher
Anastasia Shulmina Intern Researcher
Anastasia Saksonova Project Manager
Artur Simonyan Intern Researcher
Nikita Yurikov Intern Researcher
History
2019 The Quantum Spintronics and Low-Dimensional Materials Laboratory was established at the Russian Quantum Center in collaboration with the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (MIPT).
2020 Low-temperature experimental setups were commissioned for the study of magnetic and optical properties of materials, as well as their ultrafast dynamics. Laser-driven generation of spin waves in magnetic nanostructures was achieved through optical field localization.
2021 The group received a grant from the Russian Science Foundation to investigate the control of spin-wave spectra using ultra laser pulses.
Novel synthetic routes toward graphene nanoribbons were established, enabling both atomically precise fabrication via laser-induced photothermal synthesis and the potential for large-scale production.
2022 A substantial experimental framework was developed for the fabrication and characterization of heterostructures based on 2D nanomaterials.
A proof-of-concept demonstration of magnonic logic gates was realized via multi-beam optical excitation of spin waves.
2023 The project aimed at developing a quantum simulator on 2D material platforms was incorporated into the national Roadmap for Quantum Computing.
A theoretical model describing the Mott insulating state in twisted bilayer heterostructures was formulated.
The concept of optomagnonic logic elements, operating on the principle of interfering spin waves, was advanced.
2024 Advanced fabrication techniques were established for the production of high-quality 2D material structures, including their integration with metasurfaces. This enabled the investigation of new physical phenomena, particularly strongly correlated electron systems, and resulted in the observation of enhanced photoluminescence in the near-infrared spectral region.
A functional quantum simulator based on 2D materials with optical readout was demonstrated, confirming its operational capability on assemblies of up to 2×10⁵ particles.
2025 A measurement protocol based on ferromagnetic resonance was developed for the characterization of thin magnetic 2D materials. Notably, the first-ever signal was recorded from a micron-scale CrCl₃ crystal.
A previously unreported photodetection mechanism was experimentally identified in samples of bilayer graphene twisted at the "magic" angle.
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