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Dr. Jakub Vonka is a tenure-track researcher at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI), affiliated with the Quantum Photon Science group and the Sample Environment Group. He works on developing advanced instrumentation for X-ray scattering experiments at ultra-low temperatures and high magnetic fields, with a focus on quantum matter and protein crystallography at the SwissFEL hard X-ray beamline ARAMIS.
- Education: B.Sc and M.Sc in Physical Engineering from Brno University of Technology
- PhD: Ultra-low temperature research at Lancaster University
His research bridges condensed matter physics and quantum technologies, with key interests in high-temperature superconductivity, quantum criticality, and quasiparticle dynamics. He specializes in creating ultra-high vacuum-compatible cryostats and extreme sample environments for advanced photon-based investigations.
His recent publications highlight expertise in time-resolved x-ray techniques, bound quasiparticle transport, and Kondo lattice systems, with a transition from foundational studies in superfluid helium to cutting-edge applications in quantum matter characterization.
His work impacts multiple domains including quantum physics, materials science, and instrumentation engineering, particularly in understanding topological superfluidity and critical magnetic interactions.
Dr. Vonka's contributions include SwissFEL beamline development and novel cryogenic instrumentation, with potential future applications in quantum computing and low-temperature materials engineering.
