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WHAT: QUANTUM OPTICAL IMPROVEMENTS IN METROLOGY, SENSING, AND LITHOGRAPHY

WHO: SEAN HUVER (LSU PHD DEFENSE)

WHEN: 3:40PM WED 15 APR 09

WHERE: NICH 435

ABSTRACT:
In this dissertation we begin with a brief introduction of quantum mechanics, its impact
on technology in the 20th century, and the likely impact quantum optics will have on the
next generation of technology. The following chapters display research performed in many of
these next generation areas. In Chapter 2 we describe work performed in the area of designing
quantum optical logic gates for use in quantum computing. In Chapter 3, which will be the focus of the talk,
we discuss findings made in regards to using quantum states of light for remote sensing and imaging. We move
on to Fabry-Perot interferometers in Chapter 4 and show discoveries made in the differences
between classical and nonclassical detection schemes with nonclassical states of light. Lastly,
in Chapter 5 we discuss how to create photonic band-gap coatings that have unique thermal
emissivity properties that could have benefits ranging from increased energy e±ciency in
light bulbs to better thermal management of satellites.