Single photons, Quantum light, Human vision, QuanTour
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Prof. Wolfgang Lรถffler from the Leiden Institute of Physics, our next QuanTour Hero! ๐งโ๐ฌโจ 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.
๐ Highlights from this episode:
- How single photons could unlock new quantum technologies like secure communication and ultra-fast lasers. ๐ก
- The surprising crossover between quantum optics and human vision studies. ๐๏ธโจ
- Wolfgang's career journey, inspired by the Rhine River and leading to cutting-edge research in Leiden. ๐๐ฌ
- His "craziest" experiment: recreating classical light from quantum sources. ๐๐ญ
- A sneak peek into Leidenโs unique lab culture, historical cryostats, and the pioneering spirit of collaboration. ๐ค๐
๐๏ธ Plus, Wolfgang previews his upcoming week curating the Under the Microscope BlueSky account, where heโll showcase behind-the-scenes lab work, fascinating experiments, and more! Donโt miss it! ๐ป๐ต
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