Under the Microscope

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Under the Microscope

Every week Dr. Pranoti Kshirsagar speaks with leading materials and nanoscientists from around the world. Guests speak about their research, career journey, their favourite research project, 3 wishes to improve their research experience and their life as a scientist. Powered by The Science Talk.

  1. 227. Atomic Architects: Designing the Future of Quantum ft. Brian Gerardot

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    227. Atomic Architects: Designing the Future of Quantum ft. Brian Gerardot

    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.

    35분
  2. 225. Quantum Dots (Hidden) in Nano pyramids ft. Emanuele Pelucchi l Pranoti Kshirsagar

    10월 24일

    225. Quantum Dots (Hidden) in Nano pyramids ft. Emanuele Pelucchi l Pranoti Kshirsagar

    Emanuele Pelucchi, the next QuanTour Hero, who is leading groundbreaking research at the Tyndall National Institute in Ireland. Emanuele shares his innovative work on site-controlled quantum dots and quantum light sources, with a focus on quantum computing and cryptography. Emanuele dives deep into the science behind epitaxy, quantum dot growth, and the challenges in scaling quantum dots for future technologies. Learn how his group is pushing the boundaries of quantum research and the QuanTour outreach project funded by the German Physical Society. Key Takeaways: Site-Controlled Quantum Dots: Emanuele’s team specializes in growing quantum dots at predefined locations, a method known as epitaxy. This could make large-scale integration of quantum technologies more feasible. QuanTour Project: Funded by the German Physical Society, the QuanTour project highlights how quantum light sources are traveling across Europe, connecting various labs to showcase advancements in quantum technology. Challenges in Quantum Research: Emanuele explains the difficulty in scaling quantum dots while maintaining uniform quality, as well as the hurdles in making quantum technologies commercially viable. Application of Quantum Dots: From quantum computing to quantum cryptography, these dots could be the future of secure data transmission and advanced computing systems. Don’t miss this episode if you’re curious about quantum mechanics, materials science, and the future of quantum technology. Scientific Papers mentioned: ⁠Decomposition, diffusion, and growth rate anisotropies in self-limited profiles during metalorganic vapor-phase epitaxy of seeded nanostructures⁠ ⁠Self-limiting evolution of seeded quantum wires and dots on patterned substrates⁠ #InOtherWords section - ⁠Theory and experiment of step bunching on misoriented GaAs(001) during metalorganic vapor-phase epitaxy⁠ QuanTour Project Links: ⁠⁠QuanTour Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠The Science Talk - QuanTour⁠⁠ ⁠⁠QuanTour webapage⁠ Resources: ⁠⁠Twitter Insights Pro⁠⁠ This podcast edited with 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.

    48분

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Every week Dr. Pranoti Kshirsagar speaks with leading materials and nanoscientists from around the world. Guests speak about their research, career journey, their favourite research project, 3 wishes to improve their research experience and their life as a scientist. Powered by The Science Talk.

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