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Semiconductor quantum materials and quantum optics

“The interaction of quantum states of matter with light encompasses a broad swath of science and technology; for instance, spanning atomic physics to telecommunications. Here, I will focus on the moderately narrow window of light interactions with semiconductor quantum matter. After a broad introduction including my highly opinionated definition of quantum matter, I will discuss three of our recent experiments covering optical states in semiconductor quantum dots, their interaction with nanofabricated microcavities, and topological edge states in single monolayers of graphite—graphene. Optical processes in quantum materials requires the interaction of many disciplines, and I will partially highlight the material science, physics and engineering aspects essential in the success of these experiments in semiconductors.” 

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IPAS Seminar - The light fantastic: imaging, sensing and manipulation - Prof Kishan Dholakia

Light is incredible. This talk will describe the used of shaped light beams for three inter-related areas of research that Prof Dholakia will be establishing at the University of Adelaide.

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Spin-State Ice - Dr Jace Cruddas

Spin crossover molecules have two possible spin-states: one high-spin and one low-spin.

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XuanZhao Pan

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Abel Santos

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IPAS Student Research Presentation

Current IPAS students will give 3 minute talk on their research for two $500 cash prizes.

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Cheryl Law - IPAS Best Transdisciplinary Paper Award

 Identification and quantification of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs)—extremely toxic chemicals—remain challenging due to their chemical diversity, and their inert optical and chemical nature. Our work presents a new optical system utilizing chemically-functional sensing platform to maximize sensitivity and selectivity to PFAS by monitoring its optical characteristics upon chemical interaction

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Emily Ahern - IPAS Best Industry Collaboration Paper winner

 Building upon technology developed at UoA an industry collaboration with SmartSat CRC and QuantX Labs (previously Cryoclock) saw the initial stages of development of a clock suitable for small satellite applications. I presented the outcomes of this work to defence and industry stakeholders in the Inaugural SmartSat CRC Conference

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Katharina Richter - IPAS Best Early Career Research Paper winner

Best medical care with antibiotics increasingly fails to defeat superbugs, stressing the need for better treatments. In a transdisciplinary collaboration with an industry partner, we developed a new technology producing plasma-activated water: When lightning strikes water, a powerful treatment is created that could even kill superbugs like Golden Staph.
 

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Weikun Huang - IPAS Best Student Paper Award winner

This ‘state-of-the-art’ review describes the development and current status of calcium ion (Ca2+) sensors in tracing Ca2+ of cells, with a focus on the relevance of Ca2+ to insulin secretion in the pancreatic islets that govern metabolic homeostasis. Insights into Ca2+ sensors have a high potential to facilitate better understanding of islet function and development of novel interventions.

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