Chiral molecules and next generation technologies Jessica Wade, Imperial College London
Event details
Institute of Physics Lecture
Technologies enabled by quantum science have progressed from lab-based propositions to commercial realities. The National Quantum Technology Programme has been immensely successful in catalysing UK research and investment in quantum technologies, and the UK government recently committed an additional £2.5bn. However, when it comes to deploying these innovations at scale, the quantum revolution faces a considerable roadblock. Materials science, systems engineering, and a progressive, interdisciplinary, and diverse work force can truly unlock the potential of quantum technologies.
Working together, physicists, chemists and materials scientists can create more efficient and sustainable technologies. Chiral molecular materials offer unparalleled opportunity in optoelectronic, spintronic and quantum technologies due to the unique combination of the optical, electronic, and magnetic properties. We’ll explore how to create, control, characterise and exploit chiral materials in next-generation technologies.
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About the speaker
Dr Jessica Wade is a Royal Society University Research Fellow and Lecturer in Functional Materials at Imperial College London. Broadly speaking, her research considers new materials for optoelectronic, spintronic and quantum devices, with a focus on chiral molecular materials.
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