Morgan Hedges

Dr. Morgan Hedges is a Research Fellow in the Department of Quantum Science & Technology at the Australian National University, working within the Quantum Optics research group. His research focuses on quantum memory systems, quantum information processing, and optical physics, with a particular emphasis on developing efficient quantum memory protocols and exploring quantum phenomena in solid-state systems.

Dr. Hedges' research interests span quantum optics, quantum memory development, quantum information processing, and optical physics. His work primarily investigates how to store and manipulate quantum information using various physical systems, with a focus on improving coherence times and efficiency of quantum memory protocols. He has made significant contributions to the field of quantum memory using rare-earth ion doped crystals and diamond-based quantum systems, including achieving a six-hour coherence time for nuclear spins in solids as published in Nature.

Analysis of Dr. Hedges' publication record reveals a strong focus on quantum memory development and quantum information processing. His most recent work (2021-2023) continues to advance quantum memory efficiency while also exploring applications in exotic physics searches and dark matter detection. Throughout his career, he has consistently published in high-impact journals including Nature, Physical Review Letters, and Nature Physics, demonstrating the significance of his contributions to the field. His research shows a clear progression from fundamental quantum memory development to more applied quantum sensing applications.