Christopher Wyenberg Email & Phone Number

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Physical scientist supporting the quantum remote sensing goals of the Quantum Research and Development Initiative at Natural Resources Canada, in collaboration with the National Research Council, Environment and Climate Change Canada, and private partners. Near-term focus upon the theory and applications of Rydberg electrometry for improved sensitivity, spectral selectivity and resolution, and functionalities; future-looking research into scaling advantages via non-classical states and novel… Show more Physical scientist supporting the quantum remote sensing goals of the Quantum Research and Development Initiative at Natural Resources Canada, in collaboration with the National Research Council, Environment and Climate Change Canada, and private partners. Near-term focus upon the theory and applications of Rydberg electrometry for improved sensitivity, spectral selectivity and resolution, and functionalities; future-looking research into scaling advantages via non-classical states and novel quantum sensing methods. Show less

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

I am a postdoctoral fellow within the transformative quantum technologies program at the institute for quantum computing. My team is building a Rydberg array quantum simulator capable of site-selective single qubit operations and a limited number of two-qubit interactions, as well as translation operations presenting the opportunity for novel graph connectivities and unitary compilation methods. As a theorist, I work to map Hamiltonians lacking analytical solutions (ground states or temporal… Show more I am a postdoctoral fellow within the transformative quantum technologies program at the institute for quantum computing. My team is building a Rydberg array quantum simulator capable of site-selective single qubit operations and a limited number of two-qubit interactions, as well as translation operations presenting the opportunity for novel graph connectivities and unitary compilation methods. As a theorist, I work to map Hamiltonians lacking analytical solutions (ground states or temporal dynamics) to our platform. My work involves numerical modelling, pulse sequence optimization, quantum state tomography, Lindblad modelling and noise mitigation, and analytical research into problems of interest (that is to say, achieving quantum supremacy by some meaningful metric) on our platform. Show less

London, Ontario, Canada

My PhD research developed new models and numerical algorithms for simulating Dicke's superradiance (SR) in physical regimes motivated by astrophysical data. SR is a cooperative emission phenomenon, in which an ensemble of atoms or molecules cascades through a series of highly entangled states via their coupling to the common quantized radiation field; the total radiative intensity transient generated by this Markovian cascade is characterized by intense peak emission and unique temporal… Show more My PhD research developed new models and numerical algorithms for simulating Dicke's superradiance (SR) in physical regimes motivated by astrophysical data. SR is a cooperative emission phenomenon, in which an ensemble of atoms or molecules cascades through a series of highly entangled states via their coupling to the common quantized radiation field; the total radiative intensity transient generated by this Markovian cascade is characterized by intense peak emission and unique temporal signatures. Highlights of my research included (i) a generalized diagrammatic method for studying velocity coherence from a highly relativistic SR source, (ii) a novel numerical algorithm capable of simulating transient features from a widely Doppler broadened SR source with O(n) complexity (cf. O(n^2) complexity of previous methods), and (iii) a study of the role of stochastic velocity distribution properties (ex., turbulence) upon SR temporal structure. Show less

Perform design, programming, testing, and commissioning of automation solutions within a variety of industries.

Calculated the energy spectrum of two-dimensional carbon monolayer, termed "graphene", using analytical and computational techniques.Programmed custom Matlab and C++ code based upon series-expansion approximations to parabolic cylinder functions, adapted to SHARCnet supercomputing cluster at The University of Western Ontario.Obtained graphene energy spectra under various sets of Dirac mass order parameters.Modeled electromagnetic field interactions in the magnetic resonance imaging… Show more Calculated the energy spectrum of two-dimensional carbon monolayer, termed "graphene", using analytical and computational techniques.Programmed custom Matlab and C++ code based upon series-expansion approximations to parabolic cylinder functions, adapted to SHARCnet supercomputing cluster at The University of Western Ontario.Obtained graphene energy spectra under various sets of Dirac mass order parameters.Modeled electromagnetic field interactions in the magnetic resonance imaging environment.Conducted experimental characterization of eddy-current induction in MRI fields.Developed LabView control and data logging software for fiber-optic and thermistor based temperature measurements.Programmed custom finite element routines for cylindrically symmetric eddy-current simulations. Show less

Led recitation sessions for courses in Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Physics. Performed grading for said subjects and hosted introductory Physics laboratory sessions.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Physics

Activities and Societies: Visiting student at the Institute for Quantum Computing at the University of Waterloo for a graduate course.

M.Sc., Theoretical Physics

Activities and Societies: Western Triathlon Club Visiting student at the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics in Waterloo.

B.Sc., B.A., Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics

Activities and Societies: DC Concert Band, DC Chorale Ensemble, Mathematics Society, IEEE, Wilderness Club, Physics Club