ORNL's Claire Marvinney. Credit: Genevieve Martin/ORNL, U.S. Dept. of Energy
Claire Marvinney studies quantum optics, photonics, and spectroscopy. In this role, Claire develops squeezed light sources for continuous variable quantum sensing and quantum computing experiments, and for quantum sensing applications in high-energy physics.
Substantial institutional investments in equipment and facilities, as well as recent increases in federal funding from the Department of Energy and other agencies, have positioned Claire and her colleagues for rapid growth and success.
Claire joined ORNL in 2018 and worked in the Quantum Information Science Group and the former Quantum Heterostructures Group. She earned her bachelor’s degree in 2012 from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in physics and her doctorate in interdisciplinary materials science from Vanderbilt University in 2018, followed by a short postdoc at Vanderbilt. Her other research interests and focus areas include nanomaterials and quantum materials.
“Over my early career I have changed my particular scientific focus multiple times as interesting projects presented themselves," said Marvinney. "Thus, one of the most important things is developing your ability to learn, as it applies to all research.”
In her spare time, Claire enjoys volunteering in the scientific community as well as swimming, kayaking, running, and hiking.
Read more about Claire's career and research here.
ORNL’s quantum research is supported by DOE’s Office of Science. For more information on ORNL’s quantum research portfolio, visit https://www.qscience.org/.
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