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SUMMARY:IMX seminar: The Physics of Next Generation Materials for Quantum 
 Technologies and Solar Energy Harvesting
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CATEGORIES:Conferences - Seminars
DESCRIPTION:Hannah Stern\, University of Cambridge\, UK\nThe Physics of N
 ext Generation Materials for Quantum Technologies and Solar Energy Harvest
 ing\n\nDr. Hannah Stern\nUniversity of Cambridge\, UK\n \nMaterials have 
 always been a bearer of new technologies. Currently\, we look towards new 
 materials for more efficient solutions to energy production\, computing an
 d global communication. However\, the materials we use must not only have 
 high performance\, but also be affordable and scalable to have widespread 
 impact. In this talk\, I will present two examples from my research of nov
 el optically-active materials\, molecular semiconductors and two-dimension
 al materials\, that are contributing to efficiency-beating solar cells and
  scalable quantum photonic technologies. In both cases\, the mechanistic u
 nderstanding of their photophysics\, and the formation of optical excitati
 ons with spin\, is critical to their application. I will show how gaining 
 an understanding of the photophysics of both systems has opened routes tow
 ards realising engineered nano-scale and quantum systems.\nIn addition\, I
  will outline my plans to transform defects in wide-bandgap two-dimensiona
 l materials to a platform for quantum networks and sensing. Finally\, I wi
 ll present my vision to identify\, understand and engineer other novel mat
 erial systems for next generation quantum technologies. \n 
LOCATION:https://epfl.zoom.us/j/65578526884?pwd=cDYxT2g1d1d4cU9sSlRFTTFRV0
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