228. Quantum Light, Human Vision & Single Photons ft. Wolfgang Löffler

Under the Microscope

In this episode of Under the Microscope, we journey to the Netherlands to meet Prof. Wolfgang Löffler from the Leiden Institute of Physics, our next QuanTour Hero! 🧑‍🔬✨ Wolfgang shares insights into his fascinating research on the interaction of light and matter at the quantum level, including groundbreaking work with quantum dots and single photons.

👀 Highlights from this episode:

• How single photons could unlock new quantum technologies like secure communication and ultra-fast lasers. 💡
• The surprising crossover between quantum optics and human vision studies. 👁️✨
• Wolfgang's career journey, inspired by the Rhine River and leading to cutting-edge research in Leiden. 🌊🔬
• His "craziest" experiment: recreating classical light from quantum sources. 🚀🔭
• A sneak peek into Leiden’s unique lab culture, historical cryostats, and the pioneering spirit of collaboration. 🤝🔗

🎙️ Plus, Wolfgang previews his upcoming week curating the Under the Microscope BlueSky account, where he’ll showcase behind-the-scenes lab work, fascinating experiments, and more! Don’t miss it! 💻🔵

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