Single photons, Quantum light, Human vision, QuanTour
Description
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! 💻🔵
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