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M.S. Student in Optical Engineering

Xi Beiyufei 西贝与非

Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, UESTC
Laboratory of Quantum Physics and Engineering

I am a master’s student at the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, working with Prof. Guangwei Deng and Prof. Bo Jing. My current training focuses on experimental quantum optics, warm-atom quantum memories, and automation for optical experiments.

Research interests

  • Quantum memories and light–matter interfaces based on warm atomic ensembles
  • Nonclassical correlations and entanglement in atomic-ensemble systems
  • Noise suppression and experimental control in quantum-optical platforms

Current research

Jul 2026 – Present

Warm-rubidium-ensemble DLCZ quantum memory

I am currently working on a warm-rubidium-ensemble DLCZ quantum-memory experiment. Following completion of the Sagnac/SMZI optical paths, both clockwise and counterclockwise write–read processes are now operational. Current work focuses on Stokes–anti-Stokes cross-correlation measurements before subsequent entanglement experiments.

Stage 2 · Write–read correlation

Stokes–anti-Stokes cross-correlation measurement

The two counterpropagating processes have been operated and verified independently. TDC coincidence measurements currently reach a Stokes–anti-Stokes cross-correlation of approximately 10, providing an operating baseline for later entanglement measurements.

  • Clockwise processIndependent write–read path operational
  • Counterclockwise processIndependent write–read path operational
  • Cross-correlationg(2)S,AS ≈ 10
Current apparatus
Bidirectional DLCZ write–read and detection setup
Bidirectional DLCZ write–read and detection setupSagnac loop, write/read preparation, Stokes and anti-Stokes filtering, single-photon detection, and TDC coincidence acquisition used for the current cross-correlation measurement.

Completed milestone · Interferometer preparation

Sagnac phase-stability characterization

Built common-path and displaced Sagnac configurations and characterized their phase stability before commissioning the bidirectional write–read processes.

  • Common path · 10 minPhase RMS 3.62 mrad · intensity RSD 0.351%
  • Common path · 2 hPhase RMS 3.91 mrad · optical-path RMS 0.494 nm
  • Displaced path · 2 hPhase fluctuation ±0.194 rad · visibility 83.66%
Earlier records
Displaced Sagnac/SMZI optical path
Displaced Sagnac/SMZI optical pathFinal free-space interferometer layout prepared for bidirectional write–read measurements.
Two-hour phase-stability measurement
Two-hour phase-stability measurementMeasured phase record and segmented statistics for the common-path Sagnac configuration; the two-hour phase RMS was 3.91 mrad.

Publications

Peer-reviewed journal articles
  1. H. Sun, Q. Feng, J. Li, F. Zheng, L. Peng, S. Li, S. Huang, and Y. Xibei. “Rail Web Buried Defect Location and Quantification Methods in Hybrid High-Order Guided Wave Detection.” IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, 73, 1–12 (2024). DOI · PublisherUndergraduate co-author.
  2. H. Zhou, L. Zhang, X. Ma, Y. Xibei, Y. Zheng, Z. Liu, X. Gao, J. Zhang, Z. Liu, and F. Zhang. “Approaching 18% efficiency of ternary layer-by-layer polymer solar cells with alloyed acceptors.” Chemical Engineering Journal, 462, 142327 (2023). DOI · PublisherUndergraduate co-author.

Education

2025 – Present

M.S. in Optical Engineering

University of Electronic Science and Technology of China
Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences

2021 – 2025

B.S. in Optoelectronic Information Science and Engineering

Beijing Jiaotong University
School of Physical Science and Engineering

Secondary education

Chengdu Foreign Languages School

Junior and senior high school
Chengdu, China

Primary education

Chengdu Experimental Primary School

Chengdu, China

Early education

Yuquan Kindergarten

Chengdu, China

Honors and awards

  • Graduate Academic Scholarship, First PrizeUESTC · 2025–2026Official record
  • Three-Good StudentBeijing Jiaotong University · 2022
  • Second-Class Academic Excellence ScholarshipBeijing Jiaotong University · 2022
  • Undergraduate Innovation Training ProjectsBeijing Jiaotong University · 2022–2024
  • Best Performance Award (Gold), Beijing University Student Music FestivalMember of the BJTU Symphony Orchestra · 2022Official record

Academic records

2024

BJTU Summer Camp · Optical Engineering

Score 93.83; 2nd of 23 applicants in Optical Engineering (rank calculated from the published scores).

Official record
2025 admission

Recommended admission to UESTC

Weighted assessment score: 282.

Official record
Score expired

TOEFL

Total score: 99. Test date and section scores are not currently listed.

Researcher IDs

Publication name variants

Publications before 2025 may appear under Yufei Xibei or Xibei Yufei.

Technical experience

Introductory hands-on experience in optical alignment, SPDC entangled-photon setups, single-photon detection and coincidence measurements; Python and MATLAB for data processing and instrument control; introductory integration experience with EtherCAT, PLC and TCP-based control; introductory use of Zemax, COMSOL and CAD.

Beyond the lab

Oboe player and former deputy principal in the Beijing Jiaotong University Symphony Orchestra; former member of the School of Physical Science and Engineering football team.