Assistant Prof. Ron Tenne

The Fast-to-Ultrafast Nano Spectroscopy (funSpec) lab:

The terms nano, quantum and fast (or ultrafast), which we use so often in chemistry and physics, are inherently linked together. Our lab creates unique tools to observe these links in vivid detail. We study nano-sized emitters of quantum states of light –states that cannot be described simply by Maxwell’s equations – quantum dots. To understand their physics, we need to study one nano particle at a time and at very fast rates. Combining “fast” and “small” is very challenging and takes up much of our working time. Our goal is to harness these new understandings into the world of quantum sensing – the application of principles of quantum mechanics to enhance sensing of the environment. Specifically, we strive to sense electrons “running around” in circuits down to nanometer and picosecond spatial and temporal scales.
Our lab opened its doors just this year, and you will be able to join in and experience experimental optics/materials science at the ground-floor level. We have multiple long-term experiments in which we can establish a short-term project that will keep you challenged throughout your time in the Technion.

Required Background: Students should study physics, chemistry, materials engineering or electrical engineering and have background in waves, electromagnetics and/or solid-state physics. An interest or prior knowledge in quantum physics/chemistry is an advantage.

Visit our website for more info: funspeclab.twix.technion.ac.il