12. Electron quantum optics: Erwann Bocquillon
Description
In this episode, Chris talks to Erwann Bocquillon, ML4Q professor at the 2nd Institute of Physics at the University of Cologne who started his group in October 2021. They talk about Erwann’s educational and research journey touching upon differences between studying physics in France and Germany. They also discuss electron quantum optics and learn about Erwann’s best memory from his PhD time.
00:00:00 Welcome Erwann
00:01:20 Talking about electrons
00:10:35 When did you get interested in physics?
00:16:15 Talking about Erwann’s educational path and the French academic system
00:32:40 Working on electron quantum optics during the PhD studies
00:53:00 Coming to Germany for postdoc studies and working on new materials
01:02:49 Back to Paris as a permanent researcher at CNRS
01:06:10 Starting the ML4Q professorship in Cologne