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Spring 2007 Physics Seminar Series
Seminars are held on Fridays at 3:00 pm in McCook Auditorium; Refreshments start at 2:45
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Manipulation of matter with coherent light: From molecular quantum computing to negative refraction |
S. Yelin
University of Connecticut
image source: http://physics.syr.edu/~bplourde/bltp-qcohere.htm
Starting with a simple model, I will explain the basic ideas of quantum coherence effects, i.e., the manipulation of matter by coherent light. I will use two examples to demonstrate potential uses of these ideas: First, how can one utilize the long-range interaction of dipolar molecules to create a quantum computer? Second, how to electromagnetically induce chirality and how to use it to create media with negative refraction, as needed, for example, for the so-called "superlens"?
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Fri. April 6th, McCook Auditorium, 3:00 pm, Refreshments 2:45 pm | |
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