Subject：Quantum Chip for CV-QKD (Continuous Variable Continuous Variable Quantum Key Distribution) and Quantum CommunicationSpeaker：Prof. Ai-Qun LiuEmcee：Prof. Jie Tai JingTime：5:30pm, 25th Dec, 2019Place：Science Building A814Abstract：In the past twenty years, silicon nanophotonic technology and waveguide integrated device are greatly stimulated extensive research in semiconductor micro...

Subject：Mid-infrared dual-comb spectroscopy for molecular fingerprinting Speaker：Dr. Zaijun ChenEmcee：Prof. Ming YanTime：10:00am, 25th Dec, 2019Place：Optics Building A408Abstract：Optical frequency comb has revolutionized the approach to molecular spectroscopy in terms of high resolution (beyond the Doppler limit), high precision (reaching the level of an atomic clock), rapidness (w...

Subject：Non-equilibrium physics for small quantum systems: Transport and fluctuations in non-Markovian regimeSpeaker：Dr Bijay AgarwallaEmcee：Prof. Konstantin E. DorfmanTime：10:00am, 10th Dec, 2019Place：Optics Building A408Abstract：In the first part of my talk, I will give a brief overview of quantum transport including universal fluctuation relations and recently discovered thermodynami...

Subject：Chiral molecules in laser fields with twisted polarizationSpeaker：Ilya Averbukh, Weizmann Institute of ScienceEmcee：Prof. Jian WuTime：2:00pm, 27th Nov, 2019Place：Science Building A814Abstract：We present a new method for enantioselective orientation of chiral molecules with the help of laser fields with twisted polarization. We theoretically explored this approach using several c...

Subject：A. Kalachev. Heralded single-photon and two-photon sources based on photonic moleculesSpeaker：Prof. Alexey KalachevEmcee：Prof. Konstantin E. DorfmanTime：3:00pm, 19th Nov, 2019Place：Science Building A814Abstract：Developing integrated sources of single-photon and entangled two-photon states of light is an important problem in the field of optical quantum technologies. In particula...

Subject：Chirality Recognition, Transfer, and Amplification in Molecular Clusters and with Quantum PlasmonsSpeaker：Yunjie Xu, Chemistry Department, University of AlbertaEmcee：Prof. Jian WuTime：2:00pm, 14th Nov, 2019Place：Science Building A814Abstract：Our research program focuses on applying and developing new spectroscopic tools to investigate chiral molecules in the gas phase, solu...

Subject：Infrared and Microwave Spectroscopy of Molecules Embedded in Helium NanodropletsSpeaker：Wolfgang Jäger, Chemistry Department, University of AlbertaEmcee：Prof. Jian WuTime：10:00am, 14th Nov, 2019Place：Science Building A814Abstract：Helium nanodroplet spectroscopy is a versatile method to study spectra of a wide range of molecular species at ultra-low temperatures. Helium nanodropl...

Subject：Advancing the Search for Parity Violation with Molecular Spectroscopy of PbF and BaFSpeaker：Prof. Richard MawhorterEmcee：A/Prof. Hailing WangTime：9:30am, 5th Nov, 2019Place：Science Building A814Abstract：Exotic diatomic and now polyatomic polar molecules are playing a key role in extending the sensitivity of a variety of crucial parity non-conservation (PNC) studies.  High r...

Subject：Effects of finite-size particles on coherent Raman scattering Speaker：Prof. C. H. Raymond OoiEmcee：Prof. Konstantin E. DorfmanTime：10:00am, 26th Oct, 2019Place：Optics Building A408Abstract：In this talk I will present the use of semianalytical theory to study a quantum plasmonic system composed of a quantum particle and a metallic particle with finite size. The quantum parti...

Subject：Semiconductor Metasurfaces and applicationsSpeaker：Prof. PATRICE GENEVETEmcee：Prof. Konstantin E. DorfmanTime：11:00am, 26th Oct, 2019Place：Optics Building A408Abstract：The advance in designing arrays of ultrathin two-dimensional optical nanoresonators, known as metasurfaces, is currently enabling a large variety of novel flat optical components 1-3. Owing to the versatility...

Subject：NONLINEAR RAMAN MICROSPECTROSCOPYSpeaker：Prof. VLADISLAV V. YAKOVLEVEmcee：Prof. Konstantin E. DorfmanTime：10:00am, 26th Oct, 2019Place：Optics Building A408Abstract：Progress in the Life Sciences has always depended on the development of new tools and instruments. Our ability to understand the functions of living systems on a cellular and molecular level is greatly enhanced by ima...

Subject：Accuracy in atomic and molecular dataSpeaker：Prof. GordonW. F. DrakeEmcee：Prof. Haibin WuTime：10:00am, 22th Oct, 2019Place：Science Building A207Abstract：As physicists we all learned how to estimate the uncertainties in experimental measurements, and error bars are a standard part of published results. However traditionally the same has not been true on the theoretical side. A la...

Subject：Light-matter Interaction in SemiconductorsSpeaker：Dr. Zheng SunEmcee：Prof. Jian WuTime：2:30pm, 11th Oct, 2019Place：Science Building A814Abstract：One of the main efforts at present in the study of polariton condensates in microcavities. The polaritons are essentially photons dressed with an effective mass and strong interactions due to the special design of the solid-state microc...

Subject：Ultrafast electronic and structural dynamics study by x-ray free electron lasersSpeaker：Prof. Kiyoshi UedaEmcee：Prof. Jian WuTime：10:30am, 10th Oct, 2019Place：Science Building A207Abstract：X-ray Free Electron Lasers (XFELs) deliver coherent x-ray pulses, combining unprecedented power densities of up to 1020W/cm2 and extremely short pulse durations down to hundreds of attose...

Subject：Solid State Application by Fluoride Single CrystalsSpeaker：Prof. Mauro TonelliEmcee：Dr. Biao ZhongTime：10:00am, 23th Sept, 2019Place：Science Building A207Abstract：We developed high-quality single fluoride crystals by Czochralski technique. This activity covers different applications such as IR and visible laser, photovoltaic applications, solid state cryocooler, and Metrologic a...