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Thomas Hummel is a Research Associate and Member of the Institute for Photonic Quantum Systems (PhoQS) at the University of Paderborn. He is part of the Infrastructure Team 2 within PhoQS and affiliated with the Mesoscopic Quantum Optics research group. His work focuses on cryogenic electronics and quantum photonics, particularly in superconducting nanowire detectors and cryogenic systems. He holds an office at Warburger Str. 100, Room ST0.314, and can be reached via thomas.hummel@uni-paderborn.de or +49 5251 60-4592.
His research interests include advancing cryogenic photon detection technologies, studying material properties under extreme conditions (e.g., lithium niobate's pyroelectric behavior), and developing high-performance quantum photonic devices. His recent publications (2023–2025) emphasize nanosecond-scale detector gating, photon-number-resolving systems, and integrated cryogenic photonics.
No scientific awards are explicitly listed in the provided texts. His advising and grant activities are not detailed here, but his active participation in PhoQS and collaborations with groups like C. Silberhorn’s lab suggest involvement in major quantum technology initiatives. Thomas Hummel’s work is critical to the university’s efforts in photonic quantum systems and cryogenic instrumentation.
