FEMTOSECOND WAVELENGTH TUNABLE SYSTEM FOR QUANTUM LIGHT MICROSCOPY AND SPECTROSCOPY
Abstract
While previous accomplishments in the PI’s laboratory have shown the great enhancement in the use of quantum entangled photons to do spectroscopy and microscopy at low excitation intensities there is still great room for improvements and further enhancements. The further enhancements would greatly provide a new tool toward the investigations of organic and biochemical processes. One aspect that was missing is the ability to tune the entangled light source wavelength. The entangled photons are generated by the process of spontaneous parametric downconversion (SPDC) In the proposed DURIP effort the use of a broad spectral range fs level, high repetition rate laser source is to be used to enhance the capabilities of the ongoing studies in the PI’s laboratory as well as within the Chemistry Department and the University of Michigan Community. Specifically, the broad spectral range source would help identify brighter entangled two photon fluorescence states in molecules of interest.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Mar 07, 2023
- Source ID
- FA95502110240
Entities
People
- Theodore Goodson, III
Organizations
- Air Force Office of Scientific Research
- Board of Regents of the University of Michigan
- United States Air Force