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author Daniele Nicolodi <daniele@grinta.net>
date Sun, 17 Oct 2021 16:52:37 +0200
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67 % development and integration of custom GNU-Linux solutions, design 67 % development and integration of custom GNU-Linux solutions, design
68 % and development of desktop and web-based applications, network 68 % and development of desktop and web-based applications, network
69 % protocol analysis and implementation. 69 % protocol analysis and implementation.
70 \end{description} 70 \end{description}
71 71
72 \section{Research activity and interests} 72 \section{Research activity}
73 \begin{dottedlist} 73 \begin{dottedlist}
74 frequency metrology \and ultra-stable lasers \and optical lattice 74 optical frequency metrology \and ultra-stable lasers \and optical
75 clocks \and optical frequency combs \and low phase-noise photonic 75 atomic clocks \and optical frequency combs \and photonic microwave
76 microwave generation \and laser frequency stabilization \and phase 76 generation \and spectral purity transfer \and fiber and free-space
77 noise characterization \and spectral purity transfer \and fiber and 77 optical frequency transfer \and gravitational waves detection \and
78 free-space optical frequency transfer 78 torsion balances
79 \end{dottedlist} 79 \end{dottedlist}
80 80
81 \noindent 81 \noindent
82 At NIST, I contribute to the Yb optical lattice clock experiments, 82 Ultra-stable lasers are essential optical atomic clocks, quantum
83 currently the most accurate optical lattice clocks ever implemented. I 83 devices based on cold atoms, and quantum communications. Better laser
84 lead the effort aimed at improving the clocks frequency stability by 84 frequency stability will improve optical atomic clocks timekeeping
85 developing a cryogenic sapphire high-finesse optical cavity for 85 stability and will enable more stringent fundamental physics tests
86 frequency stabilization of the clocks interrogation laser beyond the 86 that will challenge our understanding of the universe. Cryogenic
87 thermal noise limit of state-of-the-art room-temperature optical 87 high-finesse optical cavities allow to overcome the thermal noise
88 cavities. I contribute to clocks systematic uncertainty evaluation. 88 limit of room-temperature optical cavities and represent the
89 89 state-of-the-art in laser frequency stabilization. I develop
90 At SYRTE, I realized fiber-based optical frequency combs systems for 90 cryogenic optical cavities targeting even better laser frequency
91 optical frequency stability transfer with unprecedented frequency 91 stability by operating at lower temperatures and employing new
92 stability across the optical spectrum and to the microwave domain. I 92 designs, novel mirror technologies, and different materials.
93 participated in the development of a digital phasemeter used for phase 93
94 noise characterization with unprecedented sensitivity via 94 Optical atomic clocks are the most accurate measurement devices ever
95 cross-spectrum analysis. I was responsible for the operation of the 95 realized and are set to replace microwave Cs clocks as definition of
96 optical frequency combs involved in local optical and microwave clock 96 the second. I contributed to the development and systematic
97 comparisons, as well as in the long distance clock comparisons through 97 uncertainty evaluation of NIST's Yb optical lattice clocks that made
98 optical fiber network. I collaborated in the setup of the frequency 98 these clocks the world's most accurate optical clocks. I contributed
99 metrology chain involved in those experiments. 99 to the measurement campaigns that compared NIST's Yb optical lattice
100 100 clocks with other optical atomic clocks and with microwave primary and
101 \section{Previous research activity} 101 secondary frequency standards via optical fiber links and satellite
102 \begin{dottedlist} 102 microwave links. The unprecedented accuracy and the agreement
103 force metrology \and torsion pendulums \and macroscopic free-falling 103 demonstrated between the clocks realized an important milestone toward
104 test masses \and gravitational waves detection \and mechanical 104 the future redefinition of the second.
105 dissipation \and optical interferometers 105
106 \end{dottedlist} 106 Exploiting ultra-stable lasers for scientific and technological
107 107 applications most often requires transferring their exquisite
108 \noindent 108 frequency stability to oscillators operating at a different
109 At Trento University, my research activity focused on the study of the 109 frequency. I developed a fiber-based optical frequency comb system
110 limits for achieving near perfect free-fall of macroscopic test masses 110 that realized optical frequency stability transfer between lasers
111 for the observation of gravitational waves. I conducted on-ground 111 widely different wavelength with unprecedented and unsurpassed
112 measurement of small force disturbances acting on the free-falling 112 frequency stability. Low phase noise microwaves sources are paramount
113 test masses of the LISA space low-frequency gravitational wave 113 for many applications, including precision metrology, deep-space
114 detector and its precursor mission LISA Pathfinder, exploiting the 114 navigation, coherent radar, and wireless communications. In
115 femto-Newton level sensitivity of a torsion pendulum. I performed the 115 collaboration with industrial partners, I developed a fiber-based
116 experimental activity, I developed data analysis routines, I designed 116 optical frequency comb system for photonic microwave generation with
117 and implemented upgrades to the torsion pendulum system, improving its 117 unprecedented and unsurpassed low phase noise and zeptosecond-level
118 sensitivity and pushing the limits of small force metrology. I lead 118 absolute timing noise. This system has then been commercialized.
119 the initial development of a low-noise torsion pendulum angular 119
120 position read-out based on an heterodyne wavefront-sensing 120 Gravitational waves observations are revolutionizing astronomy and
121 interferometer with nanoradian sensitivity. I collaborated to the 121 astrophysics. Detecting gravitational waves relies on
122 development of the LTPDA Matlab Toolbox. 122 interferometrically measuring the distance between test-masses in near
123 123 perfect free-fall. I conducted on-ground measurement of the small
124 \section{Awards} 124 force disturbances acting on the test-masses of the LISA space
125 \begin{description} 125 gravitational waves detector exploiting the femto-Newton level
126 \item[2019 \enspace PML Distinguished Associate Award, NIST] For 126 sensitivity of a torsion balance. I identified and modelled an
127 creating and networking the world's best optical atomic clocks for 127 unexpected increase of Brownian noise from residual gas molecules
128 a 100-fold improvement in precision timekeeping over state of the 128 collisions in constrained geometries, with repercussions on the design
129 art. 129 of LISA and second generation ground-based gravitational wave
130 \end{description} 130 detectors. I contributed to the design of the LISA Pathfinder mission
131 for the in-flight testing of the concept of low-frequency
132 gravitational waves detection in space and that validated the
133 disturbance model developed from the on-ground measurements.
131 134
132 \section{Skills and competences} 135 \section{Skills and competences}
133 136
134 I developed experiments that realized unprecedented performances. I 137 I developed experiments that advanced the state-of-the-art in the
135 designed and realized measurement systems, modelling and optimizing 138 respective domains by realizing unprecedented performances. I designed
136 their performances. I designed and implemented innovative measurement 139 and implemented innovative measurement techniques. I have experience
137 techniques. I have experience with the redaction of research project 140 in experiment design and optimization. I have redacted of research
138 and funding applications. I have successfully participated in large 141 project and funding applications. I have been working with outstanding
139 international collaborations and in smaller focused collaboration. I 142 results in large international collaborations and in smaller focused
140 participated in industrial and academic collaborations with 143 collaborations both with industrial and academic partners. I have
141 outstanding results. I have experience in the interaction with the 144 experience in the interaction with the aerospace industry. I have
142 aerospace industry. I have co-supervised master and PhD students. 145 co-supervised master and PhD students.
143 146
144 I have extensive working experience with optical frequency combs, 147 I have extensive experience with optical frequency combs, ultra-stable
145 ultra-stable lasers, high-finesse optical cavities, free-space and 148 lasers, high-finesse optical cavities, free-space and fiber optical
146 fiber optical systems, very low noise audio-frequency, 149 systems, very low noise audio-frequency, radio-frequency, and
147 radio-frequency, and microwave electronics, software-defined radios, 150 microwave electronics, software-defined radios, ultra-high vacuum
148 ultra-high vacuum systems, cryogenics and close-cycle cryostats, 151 systems, cryogenics and close-cycle cryostats, data acquisition
149 precision mechanics, data acquisition hardware and software, computer 152 hardware and software.
150 controlled experiments.
151 153
152 I developed data analysis methods and numerical simulations. I am 154 I developed data analysis methods and numerical simulations. I am
153 proficient programming in C, C\texttt{++}, Python, Perl, Matlab, 155 proficient programming in C, C\texttt{++}, Python, Perl, Matlab,
154 LabVIEW, and Lisp, with specific experience in scientific computing 156 LabVIEW, and Lisp. I have designed and implemented real-time data
155 and data analysis. I have designed and realized real-time data 157 acquisition and processing. I master modern software development
156 acquisition and processing, and I have knowledge of real-time 158 techniques and version control systems. I am passionate about Free
157 programming techniques. I master and routinely take advantage of 159 Software and I contribute to Free Software projects.
158 modern software development techniques and version control systems.
159 I'm passionate about Free Software and I contribute to several Free
160 Software projects. I have experience in system administration of
161 GNU-Linux systems and I'm comfortable working in Unix, macOS, and
162 Microsoft Windows computing environments. I have good knowledge of the
163 LaTeX typesetting system.
164 160
165 % \section{Other relevant experiences} 161 % \section{Other relevant experiences}
166 % \begin{description}[style=sameline] 162 % \begin{description}[style=sameline]
167 % \item[February - August 2018:] 163 % \item[February - August 2018:]
168 % Mentor for the Google Summer of Code program for the Debian organization. 164 % Mentor for the Google Summer of Code program for the Debian organization.
184 highly proficient. 180 highly proficient.
185 \item[French:] 181 \item[French:]
186 basic communication skills, good understanding. 182 basic communication skills, good understanding.
187 \end{description} 183 \end{description}
188 184
189 % publications 185 \section{Awards}
186 \begin{description}
187 \item[2019 \enspace PML Distinguished Associate Award, NIST] For
188 creating and networking the world's best optical atomic clocks for
189 a 100-fold improvement in precision timekeeping over state of the
190 art.
191 \end{description}
192
190 \section{Publications} 193 \section{Publications}
191 35 articles in peer-reviewed international journals: Nature, Science, 194 35 articles in peer-reviewed international journals: Nature, Science,
192 Nature Photonics, Physical Review Letters, Classical and Quantum 195 Nature Photonics, Physical Review Letters, Optica, Classical and
193 Gravity. Cited 1280 times. H index 21. Two invited and 8 more talks at 196 Quantum Gravity, and others. Cited 1350 times. H index 24. Two
194 international conferences. 197 invited and 8 more talks at international conferences.
195 198
196 \printbibliography[heading=none] 199 \printbibliography[heading=none]
197 200
198 \section{Conference contributions} 201 \section{Conference contributions}
199 202