Description
Atomic, Molecular and Optical (AMO) physics has traditionally dealt with single atoms and molecules. As one of the first branches of physics where quantum mechanics was successfully applied, developments over the past one hundred years mean that the quantum states of atoms and molecules can now be controlled and measured with unrivalled precision. Recent advances in laser pulse shaping and control mean that this level of control can now be brought to bear over quantum many-body quantum states and there is a strong overlap between AMO and solid state physics. This symposium will bring together experts in this area from both the experimental and theoretical points of view.
La physique atomique, moléculaire et optique (AMO) s'est traditionnellement intéressée aux atomes et aux molécules isolés. Comptant parmi les premières branches de la physique où la mécanique quantique a été appliquée avec succès, les progrès réalisés au cours des cent dernières années permettent désormais de contrôler et de mesurer les états quantiques des atomes et des molécules avec une précision inégalée. Les progrès récents en matière de mise en forme et de contrôle des impulsions laser permettent désormais d'appliquer ce niveau de contrôle aux états quantiques à plusieurs corps, ce qui entraîne un chevauchement important entre la physique AMO et la physique des solides. Ce symposium réunira des experts de ce domaine, tant du point de vue expérimental que théorique.
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James Shaffer (Quantum Valley Ideas Laboratories)24/06/2026, 14:15Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics, Canada / Physique atomique, moléculaire et photonique, Canada (DAMOPC-DPAMPC)Invited Speaker / Conférencier(ère) invité(e)
We will describe the principals of Rydberg atom-based radio frequency (RF) sensors. The introduction will be followed by a descriptions of recent advances that have been made at Quantum Valley Ideas Laboratories. We will describe experiments where vapor cells are engineered for low background electric fields and enhancement of the RF field. These improvements lead to better sensitivity and...
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Scott Beattie24/06/2026, 14:45Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics, Canada / Physique atomique, moléculaire et photonique, Canada (DAMOPC-DPAMPC)Invited Speaker / Conférencier(ère) invité(e)
How do we know what time it is—and how can we ensure that a second measured today will be the same tomorrow, or on the other side of the world? Modern timekeeping answers these questions by tying time to the fundamental properties of atoms, achieving a level of precision that underpins both advanced technologies and fundamental physics.
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In this talk, I will describe how atomic clocks are used... -
Nir Rotenberg (Queen's University)24/06/2026, 15:15Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics, Canada / Physique atomique, moléculaire et photonique, Canada (DAMOPC-DPAMPC)Invited Speaker / Conférencier(ère) invité(e)
Scaling up light-based quantum devices for communications requires a platform capable of creating and processing telecommunication wavelength quantum light states. In this talk, I will introduce a quantum dot-based platform that our group has been developing together with NRC. The quantum dots, which act like artificial semiconductor atoms, are grown in a unique way; I will show how, already...
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