Todd Pittman

Todd Pittman is a Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), affiliated with the College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences. Previously, he served as an experimental physicist at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory. His research focuses on quantum information, quantum optics, and ultralow-power nonlinear optics, with emphasis on quantum computing using photonic qubits, entanglement generation, and novel nonlinear optical techniques.

Education:

• Ph.D. Physics, UMBC (1996)
• M.S. Physics, UMBC (1992)
• B.S. Physics, Bucknell University (1990)

Research Interests:

• Quantum computing with single-photon qubits (e.g., Linear Optics Quantum Computing)
• Quantum entanglement (parametric down-conversion, entangled photon holes)
• Ultralow-power nonlinear optics using tapered optical nanofibers and noble gas systems

Recent work includes advancements in quantum memory systems, noiseless attenuation of quantum states, and experimental demonstrations of zero-photon subtraction techniques.

Awards: No specific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts.

Advising & Grants: No advisees or grant details are listed, though his research likely involves significant funding given the experimental focus.

Labs & Teams: Leads the Quantum Information Group laboratory at UMBC, specializing in experimental quantum optics and photonic systems.