Britton L Plourde

Britton L Plourde is a Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His research focuses on quantum computing and superconductivity, particularly in the development of superconducting qubits, metamaterial resonators, and understanding quasiparticle poisoning mechanisms. He leads studies on device optimization, error mitigation in quantum systems, and novel architectures for scalable quantum processors.

Research interests include superconducting circuit design, quantum-classical interfaces, and the interplay between phonon dynamics and qubit coherence. His work integrates theoretical modeling with experimental validation, addressing challenges in qubit stability, crosstalk suppression, and cryogenic control systems.

Key contributions involve left-handed metamaterials for enhanced qubit interactions, radiation-hardened qubit designs, and topological charge-parity qubits. His lab explores advanced fabrication techniques for low-loss resonators and investigates noise correlations in quantum devices.

• Address: 5122 Chamberlin Hall, Madison, WI