FREE COFFEE AND DONUTS PROVIDED!
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.