Find the Link: Interdisciplinary Emerging Research Lecture Series

Join us on Monday April 22nd at 4pm in Compton Hall 241 for a joint lecture as part of our emerging research in interdisciplinary fields lecture series. Dr. Chong Zu and Dr. Shankar Mukherji will be lecturing. 

Topic: Quantum Diamond Sparkles in Living Cells

Abstract:

Diamond is not just a perfect gemstone. The tiny imperfections inside diamond can be turned into ultrasensitive nanoscale quantum sensors which can offer brand-new lenses to see through intricate phenomena spanning from atomic and molecular objects that govern life processes to earth and planetary events on a grand scale. Here, we will start with an overview of the quantum diamond technologies and the basic principles of quantum sensing. In the second half of the talk, we will present some of our recent efforts in establishing the techniques necessary to carry out and interpret the signals from our quantum sensor and share our ideas for how to deploy our sensors to unveil the fundamental physical picture underlying a variety of biological systems.