Nonlinear and Ultrafast Spectroscopies and Their Applications in Quantum Materials

Nonlinear and ultrafast spectroscopies offer a remarkable window into the fundamental structure and symmetries of materials, enabling us to uncover hidden properties that shape their behavior. In this webinar hosted by the Applied Spectroscopy Technical Group, Prashant Padmanabhan will provide an introduction to foundational techniques in this space and showcase efforts to harness them to probe the emergent properties of quantum material systems. By pushing the boundaries of optical interrogation, Padmanabhan aims to illuminate new quantum states and engineer novel functionalities, paving the way for future advances at the intersection of photonics and quantum materials.

Subject Matter Level: Intermediate - Assumes basic knowledge of the topic

What You Will Learn:
•The basics of nonlinear optics, ultrafast optics, and their application to emerging quantum material systems.

Who Should Attend:
•Researchers at all levels interested in understanding an applying nonlinear and ultrafast optical techniques.

About the Presenter: Prashant Padmanabhan from Los Alamos National Laboratory

Prashant Padmanabhan received his PhD in Applied Physics at the University of Michigan in the group of Dr. Roberto Merlin. After pursuing postdoctoral research at the University of Cologne, Germany and Los Alamos National Laboratory, he became a Staff Scientist at the Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies (CINT), an Office of Science Nanoscale Science Research Center at Los Alamos National Laboratory.