Physics Program and Dean of the College Present
Engineering the Quantum World
Monday, November 2, 2015
RKC 102
4:45 pm EST/GMT-5
4:45 pm EST/GMT-5
Brian Anderson, University of Maryland
Understanding of microscopic phenomena has progressed significantly since the dawn of quantum theory. Many scientists are engineering tools to design a quantum world that is more suitable to their interests, rather than work with what nature provides them. Engineering the quantum states of light and atoms allows scientists to probe issues of fundamental physics and develop useful technology. I will discuss my experience working in this field, often called quantum information science. I will cover the preparation and measurement of atomic states, as well as using a non-linear process called four-wave mixing to prepare interesting states of light and atoms.
For more information, call 845-758-7584, or e-mail [email protected].
Time: 4:45 pm EST/GMT-5
Location: RKC 102