Under the Microscope

In this episode of Under the Microscope, we journey to the Netherlands to meet Prof. Wolfgang Löffler from the Leiden Institute of Physics, our next QuanTour Hero! 🧑‍🔬✨ Wolfgang shares insights into his fascinating research on the interaction of light and matter at the quantum level, including groundbreaking work with quantum dots and single photons. 👀 Highlights from this episode: How single photons could unlock new quantum technologies like secure communication and ultra-fast lasers. 💡 The surprising crossover between quantum optics and human vision studies. 👁️✨ Wolfgang's career journey, inspired by the Rhine River and leading to cutting-edge research in Leiden. 🌊🔬 His "craziest" experiment: recreating classical light from quantum sources. 🚀🔭 A sneak peek into Leiden’s unique lab culture, historical cryostats, and the pioneering spirit of collaboration. 🤝🔗 🎙️ Plus, Wolfgang previews his upcoming week curating the Under the Microscope BlueSky account, where he’ll showcase behind-the-scenes lab work, fascinating experiments, and more! Don’t miss it! 💻🔵 👉 Follow the QuanTour journey and more at:BlueSky 📩 Subscribe to our newsletter for updates, and catch all episodes on your favorite podcast platform or YouTube. 🎧 Hit follow, subscribe, and leave a review—it helps us bring more inspiring scientists to you!

Brian Geradot, a QuanTour Hero and Professor at Heriot-Watt University in Scotland, shares his groundbreaking research in quantum devices and emerging technologies. Brian’s work explores the properties and interactions of single particles like electrons and photons, with a focus on 2D materials, strained quantum dots, and Moiré superlattices. In this episode, Brian dives deep into the science of quantum materials, from the fundamental physics of particle interactions to their potential applications in emerging technologies. He also highlights the challenges of scaling quantum technologies and the collaborative efforts driving the QuanTour outreach project, funded by the German Physical Society. Key Takeaways: Quantum Device Innovation: Brian discusses designing and fabricating quantum devices using materials like strained quantum dots, silicon carbide, and 2D semiconductors. Moiré Superlattices: Discover how twisting layers of 2D materials creates unique patterns that enable fascinating phenomena like magnetism and quantum light sources. Emerging Technologies: Learn about the potential applications of quantum materials, from next-generation transistors to advanced quantum communication systems. QuanTour Project: Brian showcases the QuanTour light source and its role in connecting European labs to showcase advancements in quantum research. Don’t miss this episode if you’re curious about quantum devices, materials science, and the future of emerging technologies. Resources Mentioned: ⁠The Science Talk - QuanTour⁠ ⁠QuanTour Project⁠ ⁠Descript (affiliate link)⁠ Join the ⁠Science Talk ⁠mailing list⁠⁠ to stay updated on the latest from Under the Microscope and other exciting content. Don’t miss out—subscribe today! Stay connected with Under the Microscope: Follow us on Spotify for more cutting-edge science episodes! Subscribe on YouTube: ⁠The Science Talk YouTube Channel.

🎙️ Join Dr. Pranoti Kshirsagar on Under the Microscope as she dives into nanoscale wonders with Elisa Riedo, Professor of Chemical Engineering at NYU! 🚀 Explore Elisa’s research on nanoscale materials and her development of the groundbreaking NanoFrazor, revolutionizing applications in medicine, electronics, and beyond. 🧬 From graphene’s unique properties to creating diamond-like structures, Elisa’s insights promise to expand your understanding of advanced materials. Discover her inspiring journey from Italy to NYU, and her passion for teamwork in scientific innovation. 🔗 Links & Resources: Heidelberg Instruments: https://heidelberg-instruments.com/ NanoFrazor: https://nanofrazor.com/ 📬 Join the Science Talk mailing list to stay updated on Under the Microscope episodes and other exclusive content. Subscribe today! 👉 Follow Under the Microscope on Spotify to catch more fascinating episodes. 🎧✨

DISCLAIMER - This episode was generated with AI and hence the information is not entirely reliable. Please make sure to listen to the full episode which is the original source featuring (the humans) Dr. Pranoti Kshirsagar and Dr. Emanuele Pelucchi - Quantum Dots (Hidden) in Nano pyramids This episode was generated with Google's NotebookLM. This excerpt is from a podcast interview with Emanuele Pelucchi, a group leader at the Tyndall National Institute in Ireland, who specializes in the physics of nanostructures. The episode focuses on his work with site-controlled quantum dots, which are grown in a specific location on a gallium arsenide substrate. These dots have the potential for applications in quantum computing and cryptography. The interview delves into the details of his research, his career journey, his favorite research project, and his hopes for the future of science and science communication.