Institut de Ciències Fotòniques: Recent submissions
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A machine learning ride in the physics theme park: from quantum to biophysics
(English) The integration of artificial intelligence into research is propelling progress and discoveries across the entire scientific landscape. Artificial intelligence tools boost the development of novel scientific ...
Remote distribution of quantum states assisted by multimode quantum memories
(English) The future quantum Internet will allow the transfer of quantum states between remote locations. However, bridging large distances is a challenging task due to losses in optical fibres. A promising approach to ...
Colloidal quantum dots based bolometers
(English) Bolometer technology, crucial for uncooled thermal detection in thermography, industrial inspection, monitoring, and surveillance applications, relies on thermistors primarily made of VOx, a-Si, and Si/SiGe QWs ...
Optically detected nuclear magnetic resonance above and far below earth's magnetic field: spin dynamics and relaxation in unconventional regimes
(English) This thesis describes theoretical background, simulations, experimental apparatus and measurements of nuclear spin dynamics via optically pumped magnetometers in unconventional magnetic field regimes. It is divided ...
Theoretical models for quantum simulators of novel materials and devices
(English) Over the past three decades, optically trapped ultra-cold atoms have served as a versatile platform for controlled exploration of numerous condensed matter phenomena. The successful fabrication of magic angle ...
Transparent surfaces based on ultrathin materials with tailored optical and biological functionalities
(English) The properties of ultrathin materials present exciting opportunities to develop multifunctional surfaces. In addition, the use of plastic and thin glass as transparent substrates has the potential to extend the ...
Nonlinear optics with a Rydberg ensemble for quantum information processing purposes
(English) Photons have emerged as the main candidates for carrying quantum information due to their weak interaction with the environment. Unfortunately, their limited interaction with one another poses challenges for ...
Vibrations and energy transfer in molecules enhanced by single nanoantennas
(English) Light is a powerful non invasive tool for probing matter down to its fundamental molecular properties. The past three decades saw advent of metallic nanoantennas engineered to concentrate light into sub diffraction ...
Toward integrating continuous-variable quantum key distribution technology
(English) Being able to secure confidential information is imperative in today’s society, but advancements in quantum technologies pose a potential threat. In response, researchers are developing technologies based on ...
Demonstration of new experimental schemes for imaging and sensing: from quantum to classical and back
(English) This Ph.D. thesis presents research in imaging and optical sensing, exploring novel concepts, and diverse applications. The experimental schemes put forward here are based on simulating specific aspects of quantum ...
Exploring quantum memory schemes in cold atoms for quantum repeaters
(English) Quantum memories are devices that are able to store photonic quantum states and entanglement. Future quantum networks, which could enhance cybersecurity through quantum key distribution, improve the precision in ...
Molecular and cellular aspects of proprioceptive control in C. elegans
(English) Locomotion behavior is the output of the integrated clues by the nervous system along with proprioceptive regulation, which encompasses responses such as avoiding, feeding, and reproduction. Mechanosensation, the ...
Light absorption and ergodicity in systems that transform light into other forms of energy
(English) To mitigate the present environmental crisis, caused by the excessive use of fossil fuels and associated release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, it is necessary to significantly reduce worldwide energy ...
Preclinical and clinical studies in oncology and endocrinology with diffuse light
(English) Near-infrared diffuse optical spectroscopy (DOS) techniques are capable of non-invasive measurement of microvascular hemodynamic parameters of deep tissues (>1 cm penetration). One important focus of the field ...
Highly percolated ultra-thin metal films for reconfigurable metasurfaces
(English) There is currently significant scientific and technological interest in ultrathin materials, with at least one dimension in the nm range or even smaller, since they possess features not achievable with their ...
Single-atom motional dynamics in an optical dipole trap
(English) This thesis studies, using simulation and experiment, the motional dynamics of a single atom in an optical dipole trap. The optical dipole trap we study is a single-beam, red-detuned, far-off-resonance trap (FORT). ...
Generation of macroscopic spin singlets in cold atomic ensembles
(English) This thesis describes the generation of macroscopic spin singlets in a cold atomic ensemble by performing quantum non-demolition measurement. Toward this goal we have implemented a realtime shot-nose limited ...
Light-matter interaction with atomic ensembles
(English) The study of quantum light-matter interaction with atomic ensembles is an active research area. This kind of system allows fundamental studies on measurement in the context of continuous variables, in collective ...
Optical parameter sensing: sensitivity limits and the advantages of using spatial modes of light
(English) Resolution enhancement in modern optical metrology techniques has been possible due to significant technological improvements. The accurate and precise control of wavelength, bandwidth, and power of light sources; ...
Optical holographic microscopy for bio- and nanoparticle characterization
(English) Nowadays, being able to precisely characterize nanoparticles is of key relevance in a wide range of scenarios. For instance, chemical and pharmaceutical industries often rely in particle-sizing for quality control. ...
