Quantum entanglement is a special type of correlation that can exist between two or more particles at the quantum/atomic level. When two particles share an entangled state, measuring a characteristic of one particle instantaneously decides the other particles’ corresponding characteristic irrespective of the physical distance between the particles. In this talk, we study the entanglement […]
C53: Black Holes and Information Theory Paradox
My research area here at Miami University consists of Quantum Information, with the sub-interdisciplinary addition of Theoretical Astrophysics. Studying black holes has become a big part of my research, where I am studying how and why black holes store quantum information. Yet, the challenge is investigating two complementary theories: Einstein’s theory of general relativity and […]
C59: Molecular Spectroscopy of Diatomic Sodium Investigating High Energy State Lifetimes
Diatomic sodium displays a double well potential structure in the 6^1_g^+ state. Previously we had investigated the v”=8 state and found the lifetime to be 14.61 ns. We now investigate the v”=40 level which rests at the bottom of the second well. A sharp increase in lifetime is predicted between states which rest in the […]
A16-T: The Utilization of a MEMS Based Switch for Improved Experimentation in the Laboratory through Fiber Optic Coupling
Fiber optic cables are an integral component to the experimentation conducted in the field of optical spectroscopy. Research in this field depends on the ability to transmit light from a source to the desired medium of interest, requiring the usage of cables which can perform such a task. As a result, opto-mechanical switches become necessary […]
B04-T: Quantum Entanglement
Quantum mechanics has emerged as a truly fascinating field of science over the past century and it promises to radically transform the understanding of the universe as we know it at the most fundamental levels. Here we will go deeper into quantum entanglement, a phenomenon that is so bizarre that it was described by Einstein […]
B15-T: The Quantum Mechanics of Photosynthesis
Quantum mechanics is the study of atoms and molecules. The first quantum revolution came in the first quarter of the last century when quantum mechanics was developed as a theory. We are currently undergoing the second quantum revolution in which some quantum effects are utilized in technological device making. One of the leading devices on […]
B16-T: Fast Quantum Control of Bose-Einstein Condensates for Inertial Sensing Applications
Bose-Einstein condensates (BECs) are systems of atoms at near absolute zero that exhibit quantum behavior. Consequently, BECs exist in a state of extremely low kinetic and heat energy. Any extra energy added to the system can destroy the BEC. As such, moving BECs quickly is a significant problem for experiments in quantum labs and applications […]
A13-T: Using Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy (DRS) to Observe the Development of Pressure Injuries
Pressure Injuries are a major concern in medicine, yet their origins and pathologies are relatively unknown. The origins of these issues are continually studied but they are relatively unknown and cost the healthcare industry millions of dollars each year. Low-cost alternatives include optical techniques, which have previously been used to study tissue sample compositions and […]
B02-P: Converting Random Fluctuations to Useful Work – An Efficient Nanoratchet
The field of atomic, molecular, and optical physics focuses on how atoms and molecules interact with light. In our experiment, we use several coupled optical lasers to create a series of potential wells, a pattern of high potential energy that causes atoms to become trapped in a three-dimensional gridlike layout, known as an optical lattice. […]
B45-P: Development of a Portable Diffuse Correlation Spectroscopy System for Tissue Flowmetry
Diffuse Correlation Spectroscopy (DCS) is a technique used in biomedical optics that uses collimated light — a laser — to explore flow rates in the body. Significant applications for DCS include analysis of rates associated with blood flow and cerebral spinal fluid, though DCS can be applied in many situations. DCS is an attractive technology […]