Photonics

COORDINATOR

Sewell, Robert

CONTACT

Natalia García Tusquellas
The Institute of Photonic Sciences (ICFO)
Av. Carl Friedrich Gauss, 3
08860 Castelldefels

Tel: (+34) 93 554 22 10
E-mail: academicaffairs@icfo.eu

http://phd.icfo.eu/

Photonics is the science that studies light and its generation, propagation, manipulation and interaction with matter. The discipline produces multidisciplinary technology with applications in communications, industry, nanotechnology, biology, medicine and other fields. In recent decades, photonics has given rise to a myriad of applications that have a positive impact on our lives, even at the most everyday level. Examples of photonic solutions to present-day challenges include modern fibre optics–based communications systems, optical diagnostic and therapeutic tools used in medicine, laser-based production methods, metrology and optical sensors, and photovoltaic energy.

.The doctoral programme in Photonics of the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) is delivered by the Institute of Photonic Sciences (ICFO) within the framework of the UPC Doctoral School. The ICFO is a research centre dedicated to the study of light sciences and technologies and has been recognised as a Severo Ochoa Centre of Excellence. Founded in 2002 by the Government of Catalonia and the UPC, the ICFO also hosts ambitious patronage programmes funded by the Cellex and Mir-Puig foundations of Barcelona. The Institute has a threefold mission: frontier research, knowledge and technology transfer, and postgraduate training, mainly at the doctoral level. The ICFO is currently one of the leading centres in the world in its field.

Theses are completed in the four research areas at the core of the doctoral programme in Photonics: biomedical photonics, quantum optics, nonlinear optics and nanophotonics. These four research areas focus primarily on photonic applications in healthcare, renewable energies and information technologies. Research is carried out within the framework of long-term programmes and medium-term projects in a range of fields, including quantum information technologies, advanced screens, nanophotonic devices, graphene photonics, remote sensors, solar cells, optoelectronics, integrated optics, ultrafast optics, super-resolution imaging techniques, and biomedical technologies for diagnosis and therapy.

General information

Access profile

The doctoral programme in Photonics is designed for students with outstanding academic records at the international level who wish to complete a doctoral project in a field related to photonics.

With respect to entrance qualifications, it should be noted that photonics is a very broad discipline and that the ICFO is made up of a number of research groups that work in the various branches of the photonic sciences. Accordingly, the doctoral programme in Photonics is open to applicants with a wide range of qualifications, including degrees in physics; electronic, electrical, materials and telecommunications engineering; mathematics, chemistry, biology, bioengineering and biophysics.

As for language skills, the ICFO is a research institute with a strongly international character and English is the language used for everyday communication. Students admitted to the doctoral programme in Photonics must therefore have a high level of written and spoken English.

As for career goals, the doctoral programme in Photonics admits both students who wish to pursue academic careers and those aiming to become future leaders in knowledge and technology transfer or R&D in the business environment.

When it comes to personal characteristics, we are looking for students with high potential, motivation and the drive to carry out a project of excellence at the highest international level.

Output profile

Doctoral candidates who complete a doctoral degree will have acquired the following competencies, which are needed to carry out quality research (Royal Decree 99/2011, of 28 January, which regulates official doctoral studies):

a) A systematic understanding of the field of study and a mastery of the research skills and methods related to the field.
b) An ability to conceive, design or create, put into practice and adopt a substantial process of research or creation.
c) An ability to contribute to pushing back the frontiers of knowledge through original research.
d) A capacity for critical analysis and an ability to assess and summarise new and complex ideas.
e) An ability to communicate with the academic and scientific community and with society in general as regards their fields of knowledge in the manner and languages that are typical of the international scientific community to which they belong.
f) An ability to foster scientific, technological, social, artistic and cultural progress in academic and professional contexts within a knowledge-based society.

The award of a doctoral degree must equip the graduate for work in a variety of settings, especially those requiring creativity and innovation. Doctoral graduates must have at least acquired the personal skills needed to:

a) Develop in contexts in which there is little specific information.
b) Find the key questions that must be answered to solve a complex problem.
c) Design, create, develop and undertake original, innovative projects in their field.
d) Work as part of a team and independently in an international or multidisciplinary context.
e) Integrate knowledge, deal with complexity and make judgements with limited information.
f) Offer criticism on and intellectually defend solutions.

Finally, with respect to competencies, doctoral students must:
a) have acquired advanced knowledge at the frontier of their discipline and demonstrated, in the context of internationally recognised scientific research, a deep, detailed and well-grounded understanding of theoretical and practical issues and scientific methodology in one or more research fields;
b) have made an original and significant contribution to scientific research in their field of expertise that has been recognised as such by the international scientific community;
c) have demonstrated that they are capable of designing a research project that serves as a framework for carrying out a critical analysis and assessment of imprecise situations, in which they are able to apply their contributions, expertise and working method to synthesise new and complex ideas that yield a deeper knowledge of the research context in which they work;
d) have developed sufficient autonomy to set up, manage and lead innovative research teams and projects and scientific collaborations (both national and international) within their subject area, in multidisciplinary contexts and, where appropriate, with a substantial element of knowledge transfer;
e) have demonstrated that they are able to carry out their research activity in a socially responsible manner and with scientific integrity;
f) have demonstrated, within their specific scientific context, that they are able to make cultural, social or technological advances and promote innovation in all areas within a knowledge-based society;
g) have demonstrated that they are able to participate in scientific discussions at the international level in their field of expertise and disseminate the results of their research activity to audiences of all kinds.

Number of places

30

Duration of studies and dedication regime

Duration
The maximum period of study for full-time doctoral studies is four years, counted from the date of first enrolment in the relevant programme until the date on which the doctoral thesis is deposited. The academic committee of the doctoral programme may authorise a doctoral candidate to pursue doctoral studies on a part-time basis. In this case, the maximum period of study is seven years from the date of first enrolment in the programme until the date on which the doctoral thesis is deposited. To calculate these periods, the date of deposit is considered to be the date on which the thesis is made publicly available for review.

If a doctoral candidate has a degree of disability equal to or greater than 33%, the maximum period of study is six years for full-time students and nine years for part-time students.

For full-time doctoral candidates, the minimum period of study is two years, counted from the date of an applicant's admission to the programme until the date on which the doctoral thesis is deposited; for part-time doctoral candidates it is four years.

When there are justified grounds for doing so, and the thesis supervisor and academic tutor have given their authorisation, doctoral candidates may request that the academic committee of their doctoral programme exempt them from the requirement to complete this minimum period of study.

Temporary disability leave and leave for the birth of a child, adoption or fostering for the purposes of adoption, temporary foster care, risk during pregnancy or infant feeding, gender violence and any other situation provided for in current regulations do not count towards these periods. Students who find themselves in any of these circumstances must notify the academic committee of the doctoral programme, which must inform the Doctoral School.

Doctoral candidates may request periods of temporary withdrawal from the programme for up to a total of two years. Requests must be justified and addressed to the academic committee responsible for the programme, which will decide whether or not to grant the candidate's request.

Extension of studies
If a doctoral candidate has not applied to deposit their thesis before the expiry of the deadlines specified in the previous section, the academic committee of the doctoral programme may, at the request of the doctoral candidate, authorise an extension of this deadline of one year under the conditions specified for the doctoral programme in question.

Dismissal from the doctoral programme
A doctoral candidate may be dismissed from a doctoral programme for the following reasons:

  • The doctoral candidate submitting a justified application to withdraw from the programme.
  • The doctoral candidate not having completed their annual enrolment or applied for a temporary interruption.
  • The doctoral candidate not having formalised annual enrolment on the day after the end of the authorisation to temporarily interrupt or withdraw from the programme.
  • The doctoral candidate receiving a negative reassessment after the deadline set by the academic committee of the doctoral programme to remedy the deficiencies that led to a previous negative assessment.
  • The doctoral candidate having been the subject of disciplinary proceedings leading to their suspension or permanent exclusion from the UPC.
  • A refusal to authorise the extensions applied for, in accordance with the provisions of Section 3.3 of these regulations.
  • The doctoral candidate not having submitted the research plan in the period established in Section 8.2 of these regulations.
  • The maximum period of study for the doctoral degree having ended, in accordance with the provisions of Section 3.4 of these regulations.

Dismissal from the programme means that the doctoral candidate cannot continue studying at the UPC and that their academic record will be closed. This notwithstanding, they may apply to the academic committee of the programme for readmission, and the committee must reevaluate the candidate in accordance with the criteria established in the regulations.

A doctoral candidate who has been dismissed due to having exceeded the time limit for completing doctoral studies or due to an unsatisfactory assessment may not be Academic Regulations for Doctoral Studies Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya Page 17 of 33 admitted to the same doctoral programme until at least two years have elapsed from the date of dismissal, as provided for in sections 3.4 and 9.2 of these regulations.

Legal framework

Organization

COORDINATOR:
ACADEMIC COMMISSION OF THE PROGRAM:
STRUCTURAL UNITS:
  • Institute of Photonic Sciences (PROMOTORA)
SPECIFIC URL OF THE DOCTORAL PROGRAM:
http://phd.icfo.eu/

CONTACT:

Natalia García Tusquellas
The Institute of Photonic Sciences (ICFO)
Av. Carl Friedrich Gauss, 3
08860 Castelldefels

Tel: (+34) 93 554 22 10
E-mail: academicaffairs@icfo.eu


Agreements with other institutions

The ICFO has collaboration agreements in effect with a significant number of companies, including Leica Microsystems, Corning, Nikon-Izasa Grupo Sorigué, Accelerate Diagnostics, S.L., Fyla All-Fiber Ultrafast Lasers and GRAPHENEA. The Institute also participates in networks of excellence (Euro-BioImaging, Laserlab Europe, Corbel, etc.) and coordinates various Graphene Flagship and Quantum Flagship projects under the EU's Horizon 2020 Programme.

Access, admission and registration

Access profile

The doctoral programme in Photonics is designed for students with outstanding academic records at the international level who wish to complete a doctoral project in a field related to photonics.

With respect to entrance qualifications, it should be noted that photonics is a very broad discipline and that the ICFO is made up of a number of research groups that work in the various branches of the photonic sciences. Accordingly, the doctoral programme in Photonics is open to applicants with a wide range of qualifications, including degrees in physics; electronic, electrical, materials and telecommunications engineering; mathematics, chemistry, biology, bioengineering and biophysics.

As for language skills, the ICFO is a research institute with a strongly international character and English is the language used for everyday communication. Students admitted to the doctoral programme in Photonics must therefore have a high level of written and spoken English.

As for career goals, the doctoral programme in Photonics admits both students who wish to pursue academic careers and those aiming to become future leaders in knowledge and technology transfer or R&D in the business environment.

When it comes to personal characteristics, we are looking for students with high potential, motivation and the drive to carry out a project of excellence at the highest international level.

Access requirements

As a rule, applicants must hold a Spanish bachelor's degree or equivalent and a Spanish master's degree or equivalent, provided they have completed a minimum of 300 ECTS credits on the two degrees (Royal Decree 43/2015, of 2 February).

Applicants who meet one or more of the following conditions are also eligible for admission:

a) Holders of official Spanish degrees or equivalent Spanish qualifications, provided they have passed 300 ECTS credits in total and they can prove they have reached Level 3 in the Spanish Qualifications Framework for Higher Education.
b) Holders of degrees awarded in foreign education systems in the European Higher Education Area (EHEA), which do not require homologation, who can prove that they have reached Level 7 in the European Qualifications Framework, provided the degree makes the holder eligible for admission to doctoral studies in the country in which it was awarded.
c) Holders of degrees awarded in a country that does not belong to the EHEA, which do not require homologation, on the condition that the University is able to verify that the degree is of a level equivalent to that of official university master's degrees in Spain and that it makes the holder eligible for admission to doctoral studies in the country in which it was awarded.
d) Holders of another doctoral degree.
e) Holders of an official university qualification who, having been awarded a post as a trainee in the entrance examination for specialised medical training, have successfully completed at least two years of training leading to an official degree in a health sciences specialisation.

Note 1: Regulations for access to doctoral studies for individuals with degrees in bachelor's, engineering, or architecture under the system prior to the implementation of the EHEA (CG 47/02 2014).

Note 2: Agreement number 64/2014 of the Governing Council approving the procedure and criteria for assessing the academic requirements for admission to doctoral studies with non-homologated foreign degrees (CG 25/03 2014).

Legal framework

Admission criteria and merits assessment

Applications for admission to the doctoral programme in Photonics must be submitted through the website http://jobs.icfo.eu/, to which interested students are directed. Detailed information on specific vacancies available for doctoral students at any given time in each of the ICFO's research groups is published on this web page.

The following admission requirements are assessed on a yes/no basis and must be met to undertake the selection process:

• High level of English.
• High level of academic performance (GPA).
• Motivation to pursue doctoral studies in one of the fields of the doctoral programme.

In the first stage of the selection process, carried out by the admission body for the Photonics programme, requirements are assessed based on documents submitted in the application process, which are standardised to ensure that the assessment process is fair and unbiased. Accepted applications are assessed based on the following criteria, which carry equal weight:

• Previous research and cross-cutting experience (25%).

• Academic excellence and other achievements (25%).
• Statement of research interests (25%).
• Quality of references (25%).

In the second stage of the selection process, carried out by a selection committee appointed specifically for the call, assessment is based on the written proposals submitted by applicants (if applicable), their performance in an interview, and their answers to questions from the selection committee. The following criteria are considered and carry equal weight:

• Presentation of the research project (33%).
• Motivation to pursue doctoral studies in the chosen field and scientific interests (33%).
• Competencies and skills with respect to communication, independence, initiative and teamwork (33%).

Each of these points is assessed by assigning a score from 0 to 5 based on standardised scales. These scores are then combined (with equal weighting) to obtain the final result, which will determine the ranking of applicants.

Finally, measures are taken to ensure that the principles of transparency, efficiency and international compatibility set out in the European Charter for Researchers and the European Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers are followed throughout the admission process for the doctoral programme in Photonics. The process will also be free of any discrimination based on gender or nationality.

Training complements

Students who hold one of the following UPC master’s degrees, which are linked to the doctoral programme, will not be required to complete bridging courses: Erasmus Mundus master's degree in Photonics; master's degree in Photonics Engineering, Nanophotonics and Biophotonics; master's degree in Engineering Physics; and master's degree in Quantum Science and Technology.

Neither will students who have completed a master's degree in photonics or physics from another university be required to complete bridging courses.

In the case of students who have completed a master's degree in another field – such as a master's degree in biomedical sciences or a multidisciplinary master's degree in experimental sciences – the applicant’s academic record and the project they propose to work on will be assessed, and the academic committee will determine on a case-by-case basis whether specific bridging courses must be completed. If the academic committee so determines, these students will be required to take one of the following subjects as a bridging course:

• Introduction to Photonics. Optics and Lasers (5 ECTS credits), from the master’s degree in Photonics
• Applied Photonics (5 ECTS credits), from the master's degree in Enabling Technologies for the Food and Bioprocessing Industry.

Enrolment period for new doctoral students

Enrolment is open year round, subject to the calendar established by the Doctoral School.

More information at the registration section for new doctoral students

Enrolment period

In September.

More information at the general registration section

Monitoring and evaluation of the doctoral student

Procedure for the preparation and defense of the research plan

Doctoral candidates must submit a research plan, which will be included in their doctoral student activity report, before the end of the first year. The plan may be improved over the course of the doctoral degree. It must be endorsed by the tutor and the supervisor, and it must include the method that is to be followed and the aims of the research.

At least one of these annual assessments will include a public presentation and defence of the research plan and work done before a committee composed of three doctoral degree holders, which will be conducted in the manner determined by each academic committee. The examination committee awards a Pass or Fail mark. A Pass mark is a prerequisite for continuing on the doctoral programme. Doctoral candidates awarded a Fail mark must submit a new research plan for assessment by the academic committee of the doctoral programme within six months.

The committee assesses the research plan every year, in addition to all of the other activities in the doctoral student activity report. Doctoral candidates who are awarded two consecutive Fail marks for the research plan will be obliged to definitely withdraw from the programme.

If they change the subject of their thesis, they must submit a new research plan.

Formation activities

The doctoral programme in Photonics does not specify any minimum requirements with respect to number of papers published, conferences attended, or other activities. However, the academic committee for the programme will seek to ensure that each thesis meets the highest international standards before it is accepted for oral defence.

The training activities that make up the programme (including details of their duration and whether they are compulsory or optional) are listed below.

Mobility, 3 months (optional)
Preparation and initial defence of research plan, 50 hours (compulsory)
Training in information skills, 1.5 hours (optional)
Research Methodology, 12 hours (optional)
Innovation and Creativity, 8 hours (optional)
Language and Communication Skills, 18 hours (optional)
Scientific seminars, 25 hours/year (optional)
ICONS seminars, 40 hours/year (optional)
Coffee sessions with prominent researchers, 2 hours/year (optional)
Programme-specific workshops, 1 day/year (optional)
Publications, 50 hours (compulsory)
PhD lectures, 65 hours/year (optional)
Outreach activities, 18 hours (optional)
Training in technical skills, 5 hours for each technique (optional)
Effective Oral Presentations, 10 hours (optional)
ICFO-ESADE: From Science to Business, 24 hours (optional)
Introduction to Patent Engineering and Management, 7.5 hours (optional)
Language courses, 40 hours (Spanish, Catalan and English; optional)
Research Integrity, 3 hours (compulsory)
Career Development, 10 hours (optional)
Resilience and Well-Being, 6 hours (optional)
Essential Transferable Skills for Early Career Researchers, 12 hours (optional).

Procedure for assignment of tutor and thesis director

The academic committee of the doctoral programme assigns a thesis supervisor to each doctoral candidate when they are admitted or enrol for the first time, taking account of the thesis supervision commitment referred to in the admission decision.

The thesis supervisor will ensure that training activities carried out by the doctoral candidate are coherent and suitable, and that the topic of the candidate’s doctoral thesis will have an impact and make a novel contribution to knowledge in the relevant field. The thesis supervisor will also guide the doctoral candidate in planning the thesis and, if necessary, tailoring it to any other projects or activities undertaken. The thesis supervisor will generally be a UPC professor or researcher who holds a doctoral degree and has documented research experience. This includes PhD-holding staff at associated schools (as determined by the Governing Council) and UPC-affiliated research institutes (in accordance with corresponding collaboration and affiliation agreements). When thesis supervisors are UPC staff members, they also act as the doctoral candidate’s tutor.

PhD holders who do not meet these criteria (as a result of their contractual relationship or the nature of the institution to which they are attached) must be approved by the UPC Doctoral School's Standing Committee in order to participate in a doctoral programme as researchers with documented research experience.

The academic committee of the doctoral programme may approve the appointment of a PhD-holding expert who is not a UPC staff member as a candidate’s thesis supervisor. In such cases, the prior authorisation of the UPC Doctoral School's Standing Committee is required. A UPC staff member who holds a doctoral degree and has documented research experience must also be proposed to act as a co-supervisor, or as the doctoral candidate’s tutor if one has not been assigned.

A thesis supervisor may step down from this role if there are justified reasons (recognised as valid by the committee) for doing so. If this occurs, the academic committee of the doctoral programme will assign the doctoral candidate a new thesis supervisor.

Provided there are justified reasons for doing so, and after hearing any relevant input from the doctoral candidate, the academic committee of the doctoral programme may assign a new thesis supervisor at any time during the period of doctoral study.

If there are academic reasons for doing so (an interdisciplinary topic, joint or international programmes, etc.) and the academic committee of the programme gives its approval, an additional thesis supervisor may be assigned. Supervisors and co-supervisors have the same responsibilities and academic recognition.

The maximum number of supervisors of a doctoral thesis is two: a supervisor and a co-supervisor.

For theses carried out under a cotutelle agreement or as part of an Industrial Doctorate, if necessary and if the agreement foresees it this maximum number of supervisors may not apply. This notwithstanding, the maximum number of supervisors belonging to the UPC is two.

More information at the PhD theses section

Permanence

The maximum period of study for full-time doctoral studies is four years, counted from the date of first enrolment in the relevant programme until the date on which the doctoral thesis is deposited. The academic committee of the doctoral programme may authorise a doctoral candidate to pursue doctoral studies on a part-time basis. In this case, the maximum period of study is seven years from the date of first enrolment in the programme until the date on which the doctoral thesis is deposited. To calculate these periods, the date of deposit is considered to be the date on which the thesis is made publicly available for review.

If a doctoral candidate has a degree of disability equal to or greater than 33%, the maximum period of study is six years for full-time students and nine years for part-time students.

If a doctoral candidate has not applied to deposit their thesis before the expiry of the deadlines specified in the previous section, the academic committee of the doctoral programme may, at the request of the doctoral candidate, authorise an extension of this deadline of one year under the conditions specified for the doctoral programme in question.

Dismissal from the doctoral programme
A doctoral candidate may be dismissed from a doctoral programme for the following reasons:

  • The doctoral candidate submitting a justified application to withdraw from the programme.
  • The doctoral candidate not having completed their annual enrolment or applied for a temporary interruption.
  • The doctoral candidate not having formalised annual enrolment on the day after the end of the authorisation to temporarily interrupt or withdraw from the programme.
  • The doctoral candidate receiving a negative reassessment after the deadline set by the academic committee of the doctoral programme to remedy the deficiencies that led to a previous negative assessment.
  • The doctoral candidate having been the subject of disciplinary proceedings leading to their suspension or permanent exclusion from the UPC.
  • A refusal to authorise the extensions applied for, in accordance with the provisions of Section 3.3 of these regulations.
  • The doctoral candidate not having submitted the research plan in the period established in Section 8.2 of these regulations.
  • The maximum period of study for the doctoral degree having ended, in accordance with the provisions of Section 3.4 of these regulations.

Dismissal from the programme means that the doctoral candidate cannot continue studying at the UPC and that their academic record will be closed. This notwithstanding, they may apply to the academic committee of the programme for readmission, and the committee must reevaluate the candidate in accordance with the criteria established in the regulations.

A doctoral candidate who has been dismissed due to having exceeded the time limit for completing doctoral studies or due to an unsatisfactory assessment may not be Academic Regulations for Doctoral Studies Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya Page 17 of 33 admitted to the same doctoral programme until at least two years have elapsed from the date of dismissal, as provided for in sections 3.4 and 9.2 of these regulations.

Legal framework

Learning resources

In addition to the support units and services available at the UPC, the ICFO administration team is made up of staff with a high level of specialisation in various fields who provide specific and accessible assistance to students of the doctoral programme in Photonics. Specifically, the ICFO offers the following services and facilities:

• Human Resources and Education Unit: academic and hiring procedures, permits for foreign nationals, accommodation-related matters, predoctoral grants for doctoral studies, and mobility grants for doctoral students.
• Knowledge and Technology Transfer Unit: https://www.icfo.eu/lang/industry
• ICFO Projects Unit: responsible for seeking funding opportunities, advising researchers on preparation of proposals, and processing applications.

Doctoral students in the Photonics programme also have access to the NanoFabrication Lab, the Super-Resolution Light Microscopy and Nanoscopy Research Facility, the Advanced Engineering Lab, the Biology Lab, the Chemistry Lab and the Post-Processing Lab: https://www.icfo.eu/lang/research/facilities

Doctoral Theses

List of authorized thesis for defense

  • ANGULO CAPEL, JESSICA: Imaging and Analytical Tools to Study the Spatiotemporal Dynamics of Protein Export
    Author: ANGULO CAPEL, JESSICA
    Thesis file: (contact the Doctoral School to confirm you have a valid doctoral degree and to get the link to the thesis)
    Programme: DOCTORAL DEGREE IN PHOTONICS
    Department: Institute of Photonic Sciences (ICFO)
    Mode: Normal
    Deposit date: 18/09/2024
    Reading date: 18/10/2024
    Reading time: 15:00
    Reading place: ICFO, Mediterranean Technology Park, Avinguda Carl Friedrich Gauss, 3, 08860 Castelldefels, Barcelona
    Thesis director: GARCÍA PARAJO, MARÍA | CAMPELO AUBARELL, FELIX
    Committee:
         PRESIDENT: AVEZOV, EDWARD
         SECRETARI: KRIEG, MICHAEL
         VOCAL: GERSHLICK, DAVID
    Thesis abstract: Intracellular trafficking, particularly protein secretion, faces numerous unresolved challenges. This thesis aims to provide and evaluate tools for quantitative investigation of these processes using fluorescent microscopy. Quantitative analysis offers two main benefits: detailed characterization of molecular dynamics for mechanistic understanding and objective measurements for accurate comparisons across experiments. In Chapter 1, we introduce the secretory pathway, a cellular pathway responsible for the synthesis, processing, sorting and delivery of secretory proteins to the extracellular environment. In Chapter 2, we provide a thorough description of the methodologies used in this thesis. They include various fluorescence microscopy techniques, automated image analysis, and biological methods tailored to the secretory pathway. The tools were selected to achieve high spatial and temporal resolution, enable quantitative analysis, and allow live-cell characterization. In Chapter 3, we used fluorescence imaging to objectively evaluate results in four projects addressing protein secretion and intracellular trafficking. These included quantifying colocalization and proximity of structures, measuring fluorescent intensity differences, and characterizing dynamics of particles like ERGIC-derived nanotubules. Consistent sample preparation and image acquisition, coupled with computational analysis, are crucial for accurate, unbiased results.Chapter 4 focuses on single-particle tracking (SPT) in the secretory pathway, proposing control experiments and parameter descriptors to maximize data quality. We emphasized labeling strategies, imaging, and data analysis considerations for reliable results.Chapter 5 applied these methodologies to study protein sorting at the TGN, examining the role of ER-Golgi membrane contact sites (MCS) in TGN-derived carrier biogenesis. Using super-resolution fluorescence microscopy, we identified cargo accumulation regions and conducted SPT experiments, revealing confined, slow motion of cargo proteins near MCS. This effect was inhibited by the lipid transfer blocker 25-HC, indicating upstream regulation of cargo localization preferences by MCS.
  • LAU, LUKAS DOMINIK: Integrin dynamics and mechanobiology in leukocytes – A multiscale tracking study
    Author: LAU, LUKAS DOMINIK
    Thesis file: (contact the Doctoral School to confirm you have a valid doctoral degree and to get the link to the thesis)
    Programme: DOCTORAL DEGREE IN PHOTONICS
    Department: Institute of Photonic Sciences (ICFO)
    Mode: Normal
    Deposit date: 20/09/2024
    Reading date: 22/10/2024
    Reading time: 11:00
    Reading place: ICFO, Mediterranean Technology Park, Avinguda Carl Friedrich Gauss, 3, 08860 Castelldefels, Barcelona
    Thesis director: GARCÍA PARAJO, MARÍA
    Committee:
         PRESIDENT: MELLADO GARCÍA, JOSÉ MARIO
         SECRETARI: KRIEG, MICHAEL
         VOCAL: CAMBI, ALESSANDRA
    Thesis abstract: This thesis explores the molecular mechanisms underpinning leukocyte adhesion and migration, with a primary focus on the mechanobiology of integrin Lymphocyte function-associated antigen 1 (LFA-1). Integrins are key mediators of cell adhesion, which are pivotal in immune response and facilitate leukocyte adhesion, migration, and extravasation at infection sites. This thesis begins by summarizing the structural characteristics of integrins, their mechanobiology and the physiological processes involved in LFA-1 activation, emphasizing the roles of chemokines, adaptor proteins, and tensile forces in modulating integrin function.The experimental research employs advanced single-particle tracking (SPT) using a home-built live-cell microscope with single molecule sensitivity. This multiline-illumination dual-view microscope, combined with a custom-built flow system, enables the investigation of LFA-1 activation at the level of individual molecules under shear flow. We use specific surface functionalization to provide the appropriate stimuli and interaction partners for leukocyte adhesion and migration.The study highlights the characteristics of LFA-1 mobility and engagement, showing how it is regulated by various stimuli, including physiological chemokines like CXCL12 and divalent cations such as Mn2+. The critical role of adaptor proteins, particularly talin, in mediating the integrin-actin cytoskeleton linkage essential for leukocyte motility, is also examined. The findings underscore the importance of integrin ligation and cytoskeletal association in integrin activation for effective leukocyte migration, highlighting the need for precise spatiotemporal control of integrin engagement for leukocyte motility.We further dissect the impact of external tensile forces, such as shear flow, on integrin activation. We demonstrate that these forces significantly increase integrin activation, consequently reinforcing cell adhesion and migration under varying flow conditions. The study also reveals the complex interplay between biochemical stimuli and mechanical forces in modulating integrin activation and consequently leukocyte behavior. In this context, we additionally we bring attention to the relevance of adaptor proteins like talin.Finally, we shift focus to the spatiotemporal relationship between the C-X-C chemokine receptor type 4 (CXCR4) and LFA-1. The focus lies on the functionally relevant CXCR4 nanoclustering and its vicinity to LFA-1 activation. We uncover unexpected behaviors in functional CXCR4 nanoclustering and investigate its spatial relation to integrin activation. The study extends to both healthy CXCR4 and a pathologically altered form, a R334X mutation found in patients with Warts, Hypogammaglobulinemia, Infections, and Myelokathexis (WHIM) syndrome.The thesis concludes by synthesizing these findings, emphasizing the critical role of mechanobiology in leukocyte migration and the complex regulatory mechanisms governing integrin activation. By providing a detailed framework for understanding integrin dynamics, the research points towards its potential implications for pathophysiological alterations of the blood flow and the potential for further studies using advanced biophysical techniques to unravel the intricate molecular interplays at work. Future perspectives include investigating the interplay of the regulatory network for integrin activation, the impact of integrin ligand organization, and the effect of mechanical forces on the relevant players. The insights gained from this work could pave the way for novel therapeutic strategies that target the mechanobiological aspects of immune cell motility, offering new avenues for the treatment of inflammatory diseases and immune-related disorders where aberrant cell adhesion and migration plays a critical role.

Last update: 10/10/2024 04:45:27.

List of lodged theses

  • GONCALVES ROMEU, DANIEL: Novel approaches for quantum technologies with atoms and photons in free space
    Author: GONCALVES ROMEU, DANIEL
    Thesis file: (contact the Doctoral School to confirm you have a valid doctoral degree and to get the link to the thesis)
    Programme: DOCTORAL DEGREE IN PHOTONICS
    Department: Institute of Photonic Sciences (ICFO)
    Mode: Normal
    Deposit date: 10/10/2024
    Deposit END date: 23/10/2024
    Thesis director: CHANG, DARRICK
    Committee:
         PRESIDENT: GONZALEZ BALLESTERO, CARLOS
         SECRETARI: DE RIEDMATTEN, HUGUES
         VOCAL: GONZALEZ TUDELA, ALEJANDRO
    Thesis abstract: The rapid advancement of quantum technologies is currently pushing the boundaries of scientific and technological innovation. Among the various platforms for translating quantum theory into practical applications, photons have emerged as particularly strong contenders. Their inherent advantages, such as low decoherence and swift propagation, make them ideal carriers of quantum information for communication, computation and sensing purposes.However, the efficient manipulation and control of photonic quantum states presents significant challenges, often requiring the use of interfaces. In this Thesis, we investigate several novel approaches to engineer and control the properties of light using a very traditional system: trapped neutral atoms in free space. In Chapter 2, we introduce a novel method to observe and manipulate strong quantum interference effects between a few photons and a single free-space atom. The approach uses a Maltese-cross configuration, where two perpendicular pump and probe coherent fields drive the atom. Even for a weak atom-light coupling, we demonstrate that adjusting the relative pump-probe strength ratio and phase can simulate an artificially enhanced coupling efficiency for specific observables. In particular, we are able to engineer photon correlations from fully anti-bunched to extremely bunched states, and control the linear transmission properties in specific directions.In Chapter 3, we propose the combination of ordered atomic arrays and Rydberg Electromagnetically Induced Transparency (EIT) as a promising platform for quantum nonlinear optics. The spatial periodicity of the array enables precise control over photon scattering, reducing the inherent dissipation associated with traditional Rydberg EIT protocols. Using a two dimensional array, we design and characterize a single photon switch, where the storage of a single photon as a Rydberg excitation results in a strong change in the system's optical response. This switch can be used to implement a photon-photon gate with an error scaling with the Rydberg blockade radius as Rb^{-4}, potentially reaching gate efficiencies of up to 99% for realistic experimental parameters. Additionally, we model the optical properties of the array in the strong driving regime, where the system is multiply excited. In Chapter 4, we discuss a recent experiment that observed features of the Driven-dissipative Dicke phase transition in a driven elongated cloud in free space. This is unexpected, as the Dicke model typically involves an ensemble coupling identically to a single, lossy photonic mode, akin to an ensemble coupled to a cavity. Instead, a free-space ensemble interacts with a continuum of modes, encoding propagation effects. Solving a simple model to explain this behavior, based on the one-dimensional Maxwell-Bloch equations, we observe nonanalytic behavior in certain observables. However, a closer analysis reveals a significant spatial inhomogeneity in atomic properties. We thus argue that the free-space system does not undergo a phase transition but rather a “phase separation,” roughly speaking, between saturated and unsaturated regions. Beyond understanding the phase transition, we also elucidate under which conditions some properties of atoms in cavities can be mapped to atoms in free space.Together, the results in this Thesis represent a meaningful contribution towards better understanding phenomena associated to atom-light interactions in free space, and towards translating that knowledge into practical useful implementations.
  • ORSINI, LORENZO: A Topological Nanophotonics platform based on hyperbolic phonon-polaritons
    Author: ORSINI, LORENZO
    Thesis file: (contact the Doctoral School to confirm you have a valid doctoral degree and to get the link to the thesis)
    Programme: DOCTORAL DEGREE IN PHOTONICS
    Department: Institute of Photonic Sciences (ICFO)
    Mode: Normal
    Deposit date: 10/10/2024
    Deposit END date: 23/10/2024
    Thesis director: KOPPENS, FRANK
    Committee:
         PRESIDENT: ALONSO GONZÁLEZ, PABLO
         SECRETARI: GARCÍA DE ABAJO, JAVIER
         VOCAL: GIANNINI, VICENZO
    Thesis abstract: Topological Nanophotonics is an emerging interdisciplinary field that offers a groundbreaking approach to control and manipulate light at the nanoscale. It combines principles from Topology, Photonics, and Nanotechnology to investigate the captivating behavior of light when confined to structures on the nanometer scale. A main goal of the community is to achieve topological edge states deeply confined below the diffraction limit. Despite promising theoretical and experimental progress, achieving these edge states in a Nanophotonic system remained elusive until now.This thesis is devoted to achieving these Topological edge states in a Nanophotonic system by combining several methods. First, we used natural hyperbolic materials to take advantage of their high-quality sub-diffraction-limit electromagnetic modes, known as hyperbolic phonon polaritons. Additionally, we employed an indirect patterning technique to fabricate nanophotonic devices, solving fabrication-induced issues and allowing for the precise control over the nanostructures. Finally, we characterized these Nanophotonic systems using scattering-type scanning near-field optical microscopy. Achieving deep subwavelength topological edge states required several foundational achievements:Quantitative Polaritonic Near-Field Analysis:Scattering-type scanning near-field optical microscopy is a powerful imaging technique for studying materials beyond the diffraction limit. However, interpreting near-field measurements poses challenges in mapping the response of polaritonic structures to meaningful physical properties. To address this, we developed a theory using the transfer matrix method to simulate the near-field response of 1D polaritonic structures. This efficient and accurate analytical theory maps the near-field response to well-defined physical properties, enhancing the understanding of near-field images and complex polaritonic phenomena. Advancing the Hyperbolic Platform:The physics underlying our hyperbolic platform was largely unexplored, leading to a significant gap in understanding the fundamental properties and control methods of indirect patterned hyperbolic materials. Our studies provided new insights into the behavior of hyperbolic phonon polaritons in indirect patterned systems. We achieved three key results: first, we gained new insights into the fundamental behavior of hyperbolic phonon polaritons providing a deeper understanding of their interactions within indirect patterned systems; second, we investigated indirect patterned hyperbolic nanocavities achieving record-breaking quality factors, approximately 80, while maintaining the mode volume five orders of magnitude smaller than the free-space excitation wavelength; and third, discovering that the coupling mechanism between cavities is radiative, significantly impacting the design of lattices and photonic crystals using indirect patterning. Achieving Deep Subwavelength Topological Edge States:We experimentally demonstrated deep subwavelength topological edge states by implementing a one-dimensional lattice based on the Su-Schrieffer-Heeger model. The topological edge state was confined in a sub-diffraction volume of 0.021μm³, four orders of magnitude smaller than the free-space excitation wavelength volume used to probe the system, while maintaining a resonance quality factor above 100.
  • SUN, HUNG-WEI: X-ray absorption fine structure with attosecond soft X-ray pulses for condensed matter physics
    Author: SUN, HUNG-WEI
    Thesis file: (contact the Doctoral School to confirm you have a valid doctoral degree and to get the link to the thesis)
    Programme: DOCTORAL DEGREE IN PHOTONICS
    Department: Institute of Photonic Sciences (ICFO)
    Mode: Normal
    Deposit date: 26/09/2024
    Deposit END date: 10/10/2024
    Thesis director: BIEGERT, JENS
    Committee:
         PRESIDENT: CHALUS, OLIVIER
         SECRETARI: RUBIO VERDÚ, CARMEN
         VOCAL: BAUDISCH, MATTHIAS
    Thesis abstract: Understanding electron behavior in solids and their interactions with the lattice is crucial for exploring exotic phenomena in condensed matter. Traditional techniques often provide limited insights, focusing on either carriers or lattice structures independently. In contrast, X-ray absorption spectroscopy can simultaneously measure electrons and phonons, especially with the broadband continuum soft X-ray spectrum generated through high harmonic generation, facilitating simultaneous electron and phonon physics exploration. However, the strong absorption by solid-state samples necessitates extended measurement times. This thesis introduces the upgrades to the laser system and the attosecond soft X-ray beamline at ICFO, which enhance the detectable photon flux and improve the spectral resolution of the soft X-ray spectrograph. These advancements allow for detailed investigations of phase transition phenomena in materials such as Titanium diselenide (TiSe₂), providing an exceptional tool for understanding material properties at the microscopic level and paving the way for more precise studies of dynamic processes in condensed matter.

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  • AVTZI, STYLIANI: Hybrid diffuse optics methods to assess the emergence of dementia in older adults
    Author: AVTZI, STYLIANI
    Thesis link: http://hdl.handle.net/10803/691250
    Programme: DOCTORAL DEGREE IN PHOTONICS
    Department: Institute of Photonic Sciences (ICFO)
    Mode: Normal
    Reading date: 03/05/2024
    Thesis director: DURDURAN, TURGUT

    Committee:
         PRESIDENT: BUSQUETS FACIABÉN, ALBERT
         SECRETARI: ARTIGAS GARCIA, DAVID
         VOCAL: ARMENDOLA, CATERINA
    Thesis abstract: Hybrid diffuse optical devices offer a non-invasive and continuous and cost-effective method for monitoring cerebral blood flow and metabolism on the bedside use and realistic simulation applications. The incorporation of diffuse correlation spectroscopy (DCS) and near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) in these devices extends their versatility. This PhD project focused on utilizing diffuse optics to assess brain activity during functional and stress tests in older populations.Ageing is the primary risk factor for various brain conditions such as stroke, cognitive disorders, and mobility issues. As the population becomes increasingly older, these age-related pathologies are becoming a significant social and economic burden. The underlying assumption is that microvascular damage and changes in brain blood flow regulation contribute significantly to an increased risk of cerebrovascular diseases, cognitive and mobility disorders. This underscores the importance of creating a widely accessible monitoring system and associated protocols able to detect these changes early on, ultimately leading to personalised interventions. Two multi-disciplinary studies were performed during my doctorate studies to identify alterations in the haemodynamic parameters of older adults in response to existing pathologies.Microvascular cerebral blood flow (CBF) in a cohort of younger and older adults (>65 y.o.) with and without mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in overall good health was monitored during functional and stress tests. It was observed that CBF of older adults with MCI could not recover to baseline conditions compared to younger participants indicating possible autoregulation and vasoreactivity problems similar to those previously observed in chronic sleep apnea and chronic carotid stenosis patients. CBF measurements during functional cognitive tasks revealed gender differences. For a given test MCI participants presented a statistically higher response than normocognitive (NC) subjects. The combination of these results favour the "inefficiency hypothesis" that suggests that older adults activate the brain networks as NC individuals to cope with behavioural demands but with increased activity. A new hybrid diffuse optics device was developed combining a custom-made fast-DCS with a commercial NIRS device along with external devices for physiological signal recordings in the second study. The project aimed to measure changes in cerebral haemodynamics in older adults with Motoric Risk Syndrome (MCR) during functional cognitive and motor tasks protocols to evaluate the pre-post impact at 3 and 6 months of physical exercise alone or combined with transcranial direct current stimulation (tDC). Results revealed higher CBF but not oxy-haemoglobin (HbO2) responses in dual tasks (DT) compared to single (ST). There were no differences between groups at baseline and 3 months but statistically different responses in CBF were observed at 6 months for both intervention groups compared to the control group but not in HbO2 response, indicating that intervention affects CBF response possibly due to improvements of vascular health, highlighting the importance of physical activity and transcranial stimulation on the maintenance of vascular health. A big part of my research focused on the development of new algorithms for de-contaminating the measured data from extracerebral signal to develop an optimal model to minimise the effect for both studies. In summary this study proves the capability of hybrid optics to capture the evoked haemodynamic responses in the pre-frontal cortex and offers insights into the use of techniques to assess cognitive function in older adults, specifically those with MCI and MCR. The findings highlight the complex relationship between blood flow responses and cognitive activities suggesting that compensatory mechanisms may play a role in individuals facing cognitive challenges. Future research in these areas holds promise, for enhanc

  • BODENSTEDT, SVEN: Optically detected nuclear magnetic resonance above and far below earth's magnetic field: spin dynamics and relaxation in unconventional regimes
    Author: BODENSTEDT, SVEN
    Thesis link: http://hdl.handle.net/10803/690592
    Programme: DOCTORAL DEGREE IN PHOTONICS
    Department: Institute of Photonic Sciences (ICFO)
    Mode: Normal
    Reading date: 15/02/2024
    Thesis director: MITCHELL, MORGAN | TAYLER, MICHAEL

    Committee:
         PRESIDENT: LEVITT, MALCOLM HARRIS
         SECRETARI: GARCÍA DE ARQUER, FRANCISCO PELAYO
         VOCAL: SAUER, KAREN LOUISE
    Thesis abstract: This thesis describes theoretical background, simulations, experimental apparatus and measurements of nuclear spin dynamics via optically pumped magnetometers in unconventional magnetic field regimes. It is divided into four parts: Magnetometry, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy, Nuclear Relaxation Dispersion, and Nuclear Spin Control, each looking at different aspects of this topic.The magnetometry section describes how through integration of techniques from DC spin-exchange relaxation-free and rf magnetometers, a widely tunable magnetometer is developed that offers a nearly flat response from DC up to few kHz with a sensitivity of less than 20 fT √Hz. Within this range, it surpasses the capabilities of inductive detection methods and eliminates the necessity for cryogenic temperatures that are required for superconducting quantum interference devices (SQUIDs).The subsequent part employs the magnetometer for conducting nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy experiments involving coupled nuclear spin systems. A comprehensive analysis is undertaken to ascertain the optimal magnetic field that yields the most precise determination of the J-coupling constant. It is shown that for some systems the ultra-low field regime offers advantages compared to the zero- and high-field regime.A key factor in choosing the optimal field is the nuclear spin relaxation’s strong field dependency, explored in the thesis’s third part. This section thoroughly examines this subject in the unconventional ultra-low field range, discussing long-lived coherences and the impact of long correlations in molecular dynamics. The thesis experimentally investigates this by adapting the established fast-field cycling method to ultra-low fields and combining it with optical detection.The thesis’ s final part focuses on enhancing nuclear spin dynamics manipulation through advanced methods that ensure selective, efficient, accurate, and fault-tolerant spin control. Ultra-low fields possess unique attributes, making even basic techniques like spin-selective resonant pulses challenging to implement. To address this, novel concepts were devised, enabling effective spin control in the ultra-low field range, rivaling or surpassing high-field counterparts. The efficiency of theseimproved pulse sequences is demonstrated in dynamical decoupling, polarimetry, and spectral filtering experiments.

  • BOGHIU CRIHAN, EMANUEL-CRISTIAN: Bell nonlocality and causal networks
    Author: BOGHIU CRIHAN, EMANUEL-CRISTIAN
    Programme: DOCTORAL DEGREE IN PHOTONICS
    Department: Institute of Photonic Sciences (ICFO)
    Mode: Normal
    Reading date: 09/07/2024
    Thesis director: ACÍN DAL MASCHIO, ANTONIO

    Committee:
         PRESIDENT: TAVAKOLI, ARMIN
         SECRETARI: LEWENSTEIN, MACIEJ
         VOCAL: VENKATESH, VILASINI
    Thesis abstract: Understanding the cause and effect relationships behind observed correlations is central to how we reason and interact with the world. Causal relationships help us make sense of the patterns we observe and predict what interventions in nature might lead to a desired outcome. These patterns can be mathematically framed as the joint probability distribution of a set of classical random variables which capture information gathered from the environment. This information may range from abstract data, like survey response statistics, to physical events, such as the probability of triggering a photon detector. A fundamental question is that of causal compatibility: Are the observed correlations compatible with a given causal explanation? A causal explanation can be expressed in terms of causal models, which can be systematically studied with the tools provided by the field of causal inference. Causal models consist of observable random variables with known probability distributions and latent variables with unknown distributions which, together, explain observed correlations through causal influences, that is, functional relationships between the values of these variables. Quantum theory---one of the most accurate theories at a fundamental level---is inherently probabilistic. Measurement results are, therefore, represented as random variables. This naturally leads to causal analysis: Which cause and effect relationships can explain observed measurement statistics in a quantum experiment? One of the simplest quantum experiments is that of two distant parties performing space-like separated, independently chosen measurements on a shared quantum state. In 1964, John Bell showed that in this experiment quantum theory predicts correlations that defy any classical common-cause explanation through a result known as Bell's Theorem. This phenomenon is known as Bell nonlocality. This thesis aims to operationally characterize the fundamental differences between classical and quantum theories within causal scenarios beyond Bell's common-cause scenario. Such an understanding may eventually help integrate quantum phenomena into a coherent, conceptually clear framework of causality. Towards this goal, we explore how classical and quantum causal models diverge in operational tasks in specific causal scenarios. We focus on simple scenarios that go beyond Bell's, while seeking to discover new forms of quantum advantage that are fundamentally different from traditional Bell nonlocality. Our goal is to link these new forms of quantum advantage to different nonclassical features of quantum theory and study their potential applications. A critical component of this research is testing for the causal compatibility of specific correlations with a given causal model. As such, an important part of this thesis is dedicated to expanding and refining the scope of current methods for testing causal compatibility.

  • CHETIA, SUMANA: New multi-modal neuroimaging approaches combining photonics and electrophysiology to study the basics of neurovascular coupling
    Author: CHETIA, SUMANA
    Programme: DOCTORAL DEGREE IN PHOTONICS
    Department: Institute of Photonic Sciences (ICFO)
    Mode: Normal
    Reading date: 10/06/2024
    Thesis director: DURDURAN, TURGUT

    Committee:
         PRESIDENT: COELHO MESQUITA, RICKSON
         SECRETARI: CAMPELO AUBARELL, FELIX
         VOCAL: GOROSTIZA LANGA, PAU
    Thesis abstract: Brain is a crucial organ that controls all body functions. Its health is influenced by multiple factors, and any abnormality in them can negatively impact its smooth and seamless functioning, causing pathological conditions. So, tools and techniques have also been developed in order to explore its structure and functions. Due to the complexity of the brain, its study comprises of a highly diverse field of research. This doctoral work is based on a particular category of this field that focuses on development and usage of neuromonitoring tools to visualize its activity and status. Optical imaging is an ever growing and robust neuromonitoring methodology that includes a range of techniques, which monitor brain activity by tracking cerebral hemodynamics, which is known to form a close relationship with neural activity due to 'neurovascular coupling’. The primary focus of this doctoral study is to develop new multi-modal neuroimaging modalities to explore the complex activities that occur within the brain. Undoubtedly, 'neurovascular coupling’ is a fundamental concept that depicts the link relating neural activity and hemodynamics, and this link needs to be fully understood in order to interpret on brain status or function during health or pathology. This coupling has always been a crucial aspect for exploration by the neuroscientists. In this doctoral study, investigation of the neurovascular coupling was carried out during a specific brain state when slow wave activity prevails in the cerebral cortex, which is observed during non-repetitive eye movement sleep or deep anesthesia. This cortical activity is related to vital functions of the brain to maintain its health, and its disruption leads to pathologies related to sleep and cognition.In this doctoral study, cortical slow wave activity was investigated by simultaneously monitoring neural activity and hemodynamics, by building a platform that consists of synchronized electrophysiology and optical imaging systems for experiments on rodents. Spatial and temporal assessment of neurovascular relationship was carried out during both spontaneous unperturbed cortical state during slow wave activity and during externally perturbed state. It was observed that the neuronal firing periods of this cortical activity lead to a hike in the cerebral blood flow during both spontaneous and evoked states, and this response was quantified in detail. In addition, hemodynamic response function was plotted for further understanding. Note that both electrophysiology and optical imaging were able to continuously and simultaneously monitor brain activity at multiple cortical locations over a large region of the rodent brain, and so, helped in carrying out spatial comparisons.In addition to this project, this doctoral study also involved development of a hybrid diffuse optics-based tomographic system that can simultaneously monitor both cerebral blood flow and cerebral blood oxygenation. It can execute tomographic monitoring as both high density-speckle contrast optical tomography (HD-SCOT) and high density- diffuse optical tomography (HD-DOT) systems in parallel. This The high density-speckle contrast optical tomography and diffuse optical tomography (HD-SCOT/DOT) device was developed to explore brain activity and address complex brain functions related to the neurovascular unit during preclinical experimental studies in small animal models. It is a novel hybrid diffuse optics-based device, and its development during this doctoral study included all related tasks ranging from building the device instrumentation to developing its control system and user-device interface. The functionality of this device was also tested through experiments on tunable tissue-mimicking liquid phantoms and through in-vivo experiments on rodents. This device has the potential for usage in studies focused on investigation of oxygen metabolism in the brain in future.

  • CUNQUERO NAVARRO, MARINA: Use of Advanced Imaging Tools for Assessing the Performance of Novel Therapeutic Techniques for Restoring Vision
    Author: CUNQUERO NAVARRO, MARINA
    Programme: DOCTORAL DEGREE IN PHOTONICS
    Department: Institute of Photonic Sciences (ICFO)
    Mode: Normal
    Reading date: 16/09/2024
    Thesis director: LOZA ALVAREZ, PABLO | MARSAL TERÉS, MARIA

    Committee:
         PRESIDENT: PICAUD, SERGE
         SECRETARI: KRIEG, MICHAEL
         VOCAL: ACCANTO, NICOLÒ
    Thesis abstract: Studying vision restoration is paramount for addressing degenerative blinding diseases, which significantly impact quality of life and public health. With more than 230M people worldwide affected by moderate to severe vision loss, and an estimated increase in blindness from 38M to 115M by 2050, the urgency for effective treatments is clear. Vision, being the most complex and crucial human sense, relies on an intricate network of structures. Light is captured by photoreceptors in the retina and translated into neural signals processed by the brain, enabling sight. Degenerative diseases often involve the progressive deterioration of photoreceptors, leading to blindness. Currently, there is no cure but various approaches are being researched to restore sight. These include gene and cell therapies targeting diseased tissue, as well as methods like optogenetics and neuroprosthetics to modulate neuron activity and bypass dysfunction. By understanding and manipulating neural activity, scientists aim to restore vision or slow down the degenerative processes.The results of this PhD thesis highlight progress across four areas for vision restoration research. Chapter 2a explores a new retinal implant using biocompatible reduced graphene oxide microelectrodes, demonstrating its ability to record neural signals from retinal tissue and capture light-induced firing patterns in retinal ganglion cells. It also details a protocol for retinal calcium imaging, facilitating future studies combining electrical stimulation with optical techniques. Chapter 2b focuses on adapting an ophthalmoscope for in vivo, single-cell resolution imaging of the retina in rodents, aiming to set the basis for future implementations to monitor the functionality of implanted retinal prostheses. Chapter 3 delves into the potential of human-induced pluripotent stem cell-derived retinal organoids for vision research. Using advanced imaging techniques, researchers successfully observed the formation of distinct retinal cell types within the organoids and identified differences in calcium dynamics between healthy and diseased models. Future work aims to refine MEA recordings and investigate the link between retinal organoid structure and function. Chapter 4 introduces a novel three-photon excitation technique offering deeper brain penetration and higher precision compared to traditional methods. This approach successfully regulates neuronal activity in zebrafish with minimal light exposure, showcasing its potential for revolutionizing the study of neural circuits and development of neuromodulation therapies.Taken together, these advancements across retinal implant design, in vivo monitoring of the retina, studying the potential of patient-derived organoid models, and development of non-invasive three-photon brain stimulation techniques, pave the way for future development of more effective vision restoration therapies.

  • DÍEZ MÉRIDA, JAIME: Probing Magic-Angle Twisted Bilayer Graphene with Gate Defined homo-Junctions
    Author: DÍEZ MÉRIDA, JAIME
    Programme: DOCTORAL DEGREE IN PHOTONICS
    Department: Institute of Photonic Sciences (ICFO)
    Mode: Normal
    Reading date: 23/05/2024
    Thesis director: EFETOV, DMITRI | LEWENSTEIN, MACIEJ

    Committee:
         PRESIDENT: WEITZ, THOMAS
         SECRETARI: RUBIO VERDÚ, CARMEN
         VOCAL: RIBEIRO PALAU, REBECA LISSETTE
    Thesis abstract: In 2018, following a theoretical prediction from 2011, it was found that stacking two layers of graphene with a relative twist angle of 1.1° between them leads to multiple new properties. At this so-called magic angle, the electronic band structure of the material reconstructs, creating a narrow flat band at the Fermi level. The formation of a flat band enhances electron-electron interactions, resulting in the emergence of states of matter not present in the original graphene layers, including correlated insulators, superconductivity, ferromagnetism and non-trivial topological states. The understanding of the origin of these correlated states could help unravel the physics of highly correlated flat band systems which could potentially provide key technological developments. The main objective of this thesis is to study magic-angle twisted bilayer graphene (MATBG) by creating monolithic gate-defined Josephson junctions. By exploiting the rich phase space of the material, we can create a Josephson junction by independently tuning the superconductor and the weak link state. Studying the Josephson effect is a first step towards understanding fundamental properties of a superconductor, such as its order parameter. First, we have optimized the fabrication of these gate-defined junctions made of all van der Waals materials. We have made double-graphite-gated hBN encapsulated MATBG devices where the top gate is split into two parts via nanolithography techniques. This configuration allows to independently control the three regions of the Josephson junction (superconductor, weak-link and superconductor). Then, we have studied the gate-defined Josephson junctions via low-temperature transport measurements. After demonstrating the Josephson effect in the fabricated devices, we focus on the behavior of one of these junctions in great detail. In particular, we have observed an unconventional behavior when the weak link of the junction is set close to the correlated insulator at half-filling of the hole-side flatband. We have observed a phase shifted Fraunhofer pattern with a pronounced magnetic hysteresis, characteristic of magnetic Josephson junctions. To understand the origin of the signals, we have performed a critical current distribution Fourier analysis as well as a tight binding calculation of a MATBG Josephson junction. Our theoretical calculations with a valley polarized state as the weak link can explain the key signatures observed in the experiment. Lastly, the combination of magnetization and its current-induced magnetization switching has allowed us to realize a programmable zero-field superconducting diode.Finally, we have shown the flexibility of these devices by studying a MATBG p-n junction under light illumination. We have studied the relaxation dynamics of hot electrons using time and frequency-resolved photovoltage measurements. The measurements have revealed an ultrafast cooling in MATBG compared to Bernal-bilayer from room temperature down to 5 K. The enhanced cooling in MATBG can be explained by the presence of the moiré pattern and corresponding mini-Brillouin zone. In summary, we have demonstrated that by integrating various MATBG states within a single device, we can gain a deeper insight into the system's properties and can engineer innovative, complex hybrid structures, such as magnetic Josephson junctions and superconducting diodes.

  • FRAXANET MORALES, JOANA: Quantum many-body approaches to non-conventional topological phases of matter
    Author: FRAXANET MORALES, JOANA
    Programme: DOCTORAL DEGREE IN PHOTONICS
    Department: Institute of Photonic Sciences (ICFO)
    Mode: Normal
    Reading date: 12/04/2024
    Thesis director: LEWENSTEIN, MACIEJ | DAUPHIN, ALEXANDRE

    Committee:
         PRESIDENT: SANTOS SANCHEZ, LUIS
         SECRETARI: CHANG, DARRICK
         VOCAL: HAUKE, PHILIPP HANS-JÜRGEN
    Thesis abstract: In recent years, the evolution of quantum technologies has resulted in an unprecedented control over individual quantum particles and many-body systems. This remarkable progress has given rise to a new era, marked by the convergence of classical and quantum methodologies to investigate fundamental questions concerning the nature of quantum matter, improving our understanding of the role of entanglement in solid-state systems or the mechanisms behind high-energy physics. From analog quantum simulators to digital quantum computers, these advancements hold potential across diverse domains.This thesis explores the interplay between classical and quantum methods in understanding topological phases of matter. We concentrate on three distinct directions: non-conventional topological superconductors, interaction-induced topologicalphases in ultracold atom quantum simulators, and applications of variational quantum algorithms. Each trajectory relies on the combination of different techniques with the aim of understanding and characterizing topological phenomena indifferent settings.Exploring non-conventional topological superconductors involves extending the paradigmatic Kitaev chain model by incorporating additional terms in the Hamiltonian such as long-range interactions and quasi-periodic potentials. This investigation is relevant to better understand the impact of real-world conditions on the both the topological and localization properties of systems hosting non-local Majorana modes, which are promising candidates for topological quantum computation.In the realm of interacting systems, we explore the realization of interaction-induced topological phases in systems of ultracold atoms in optical lattices, both in one and two dimensions. The remarkable control and versatility of such platforms enable the simulation of both theoretical topological models and strongly correlated physics.Notably, the interplay between interactions and topology can give rise to intriguing phenomena, such as delocalized fractional charges and gapless topological phases,challenging existing intuition. We employ advanced numerical methods based on tensor networks to benchmark the experimental proposals that open the door to the realization and detection of novel many-body phases of matter, including topological quantum critical points and a higher-order topological Peierls insulator in Bose-Hubbard models with long-range interactions.Variational quantum algorithms, conversely, have the potential to efficiently tackle a wide range of problems, including ground state search, phase classification or accessing topological invariants. Despite current limitations in trainability and scalability, these hybrid classical-quantum algorithms provide practical insights into current quantum hardware capabilities and can inspire future architectures. We explore the application of variational quantum algorithms to shed light on topological phenomena, raising questions about their ability to discern topological phase transitions and compute topological invariants in situations where classical approaches fail.This thesis presents a comprehensive exploration of distinct approaches to topological quantum matter by leveraging quantum technologies and quantum-inspired classical algorithms. Our results not only advance our understanding of quantumsystems but also pave the way for the realization and discovery of novel physics extending to quantum information processing, materials science, and beyond.

  • GRAHAM, CHRISTINA LOUISE: Transparent surfaces based on ultrathin materials with tailored optical and biological functionalities
    Author: GRAHAM, CHRISTINA LOUISE
    Thesis link: http://hdl.handle.net/10803/690493
    Programme: DOCTORAL DEGREE IN PHOTONICS
    Department: Institute of Photonic Sciences (ICFO)
    Mode: Normal
    Reading date: 23/01/2024
    Thesis director: PRUNERI, VALERIO

    Committee:
         PRESIDENT: MANNELLI, ILARIA
         SECRETARI: GARCÍA DE ARQUER, FRANCISCO PELAYO
         VOCAL: ST CLAIR, TODD PARRISH
    Thesis abstract: The properties of ultrathin materials present exciting opportunities to develop multifunctional surfaces. In addition, the use of plastic and thin glass as transparent substrates has the potential to extend the use of ultrathin materials beyond conventional substrates and provide vital advancements to existing and emerging technologies across a wide range of sectors. One of the main challenges facing next-generation transparent substrates is the substantially reduced temperature processing window which is not compatible with materials requiring high fabrication temperatures. This thesis describes the development of fabrication techniques to obtain ultrathin materials on low thermal budget transparent substrates to create surfaces with advanced optical and biological functionalities. More specifically, this thesis describes: • A novel, low temperature transfer technique onto flexible substrates for ultrathin materials such as graphene, MoS2 and nanostructured metals that were previously grown at a much higher temperature. The universality of the method extends the use of these ultrathin materials to a wide range of technologically relevant substrates such as cover glass for display modules and polymeric substrates for next generation foldable and bendable electronics. • A novel approach to naturally increase electrical conductivity of transparent surfaces based on graphene, without the need of post-treatment, electrical gating or high temperatures. Notably, the method achieves a conductivity of comparable magnitude or greater than what is reported in previous studies. Furthermore, the increase in electrical conductivity is realised simply by utilizing an ion-exchanged substrate, a technologically relevant transparent glass substrate that is widely used in touch screen displays (e.g. smart phones). • A low temperature metal dewetting technique to obtain transparent antimicrobial nanostructured coatings on a cover glass substrate for display modules. The durability of the coatings was evaluated under conditions designed to simulate real-world use cases such as capacitive touch displays. The results show that the coatings were capable of substantially retaining optical properties of the underlying substrate, such as haze, neutral colour, and visible light transmission, as well as retaining antimicrobial properties after repeated contact with external objects such as, for example, when wiping with a towel or cloth, or touching with human fingers.The results of this thesis demonstrate the implementation of ultrathin and nanostructured materials, such as graphene and nanostructured metals onto a wide range of technologically relevant transparent substrates, by methods that are industrially scalable and compatible with low temperature processing. At the same time, surfaces are engineered with advanced optical and biological functionalities that are relevant for applications such as transparent electrodes and antimicrobial coatings.

  • GRATSEA, AIKATERINI: Introducing tools to quantify the performance of quantum computing algorithms and their applications.
    Author: GRATSEA, AIKATERINI
    Programme: DOCTORAL DEGREE IN PHOTONICS
    Department: Institute of Photonic Sciences (ICFO)
    Mode: Normal
    Reading date: 23/07/2024
    Thesis director: LEWENSTEIN, MACIEJ | HÜMBELI, PATRICK

    Committee:
         PRESIDENT: TORRONTEGUI MUÑOZ, ERIK
         SECRETARI: ACÍN DAL MASCHIO, ANTONIO
         VOCAL: TOMZA, MICHAL
    Thesis abstract: In this thesis, I focused on introducing tools to quantify the performance of quantum computing algorithms and their applications. The main focus is on two of the most popular application areas of quantum computing, quantum machine learning and quantum chemistry. To this end, I analyze the properties of quantum machine learning models by following statistical method techniques, which can help us build our understanding of the capabilities of such quantum models. Moreover, I introduce the teacher-student scheme as a computational tool to benchmark the performance of different quantum models and their training capabilities. Until large-scale benchmarking is available, these tools can help us understand the potential of quantum machine learning and guide the research in the right direction. Next, in recent years substantial effort have been devoted to the development of quantum algorithms for quantum chemistry applications. I introduce tools to assess the utility of various combinations of quantum chemistry algorithms. I perform extensive numerical simulations on computationally affordable systems of intermediate size to explore how quantum methods can accelerate tasks of quantum chemistry. These works set a foundation from which to further explore the requirements to achieve quantum advantage in quantum chemistry. Finally, I discuss how research in quantum computing has tended to fall into one of two camps: near-term intermediate scale quantum (NISQ) and fault-tolerant quantum computing (FTQC). Through a quantum chemistry application, I explore how to use quantum computers in transition between these two eras, namely the early fault-tolerant quantum computing (EFTQC) regime.

  • HÄGELE, SEBASTIAN: Compact Phase Imaging Platform and its Application to Material Science and Manufacturing
    Author: HÄGELE, SEBASTIAN
    Programme: DOCTORAL DEGREE IN PHOTONICS
    Department: Institute of Photonic Sciences (ICFO)
    Mode: Normal
    Reading date: 23/07/2024
    Thesis director: PRUNERI, VALERIO | TERBORG, ROLAND ALFONSO

    Committee:
         PRESIDENT: FELIX PEREIRA, SILVANIA
         SECRETARI: ARTIGAS GARCIA, DAVID
         VOCAL: VOGL, ULRICH
    Thesis abstract: As the world moves towards increasingly miniaturized and complex technologies and devices, the need for imaging and metrology tools for precise material characterization and fabrication process control is rising accordingly. For highly transparent and ultra-thin structures and samples (e.g., optical coatings, lithographic structures or biological cells), intensity-based imaging techniques fall short due to insufficient contrast, as well as failing to provide quantitative information.To overcome these limitations, the field of phase imaging, based on superposition and interference of light, has emerged. In order to create image contrast, phase imaging does not leverage changes in intensity, but rather, as the name implies, changes in the phase of the electro-magnetic wave. With a long-standing history, and Nobel prizes awarded in 1953 to Zernike’s “phase contrast microscope” and 1971 to Gabor’s holographic methods, the field has evolved to “quantitative phase imaging” (QPI), using sophisticated methods and setups to control and manipulate the state of light in order to recover the phase information quantitatively. Herein, the category of “common-path” techniques promises adaptable, compact, robust, and cost-efficient imaging devices, enabling use in industrial applications outside of a well-controlled lab environment.In this thesis, we will describe the development and technological innovations of a “common-path” phase imaging platform based on the “lateral-shearing interferometric microscopy” (LIM) technology. We will implement and adapt the platform to various optical setups, e.g., for large-area lens-free imaging and for high-resolution microscopic imaging. We will also demonstrate the performance and versatility of the platform by exploring a range of applications, with a focus given to material science and manufacturing. Specifically, we will perform volumetric imaging of the tiniest femtosecond laser-written refractive index (RI) changes inside glass. This is followed by the characterization of semi-transparent ultra-thin gold films using multispectral intensity and phase imaging, enabling us to determine the complex RIs of the films of varying thickness. Lastly, we will apply the platform to the imaging of curing grades and RI changes in photopolymers, such as those used in resin-based 3D printing. Further applications of the platform could include surface metrology, imaging of 2D materials, as well as quantitative phase imaging for bio- and cell-imaging applications, with the possibility of integrating the whole platform into a compact add-on which could be added to any commercial microscope. In summary, this thesis will make evident the significant potential of phase imaging in both research and industrial settings, enabled by the proposed compact phase imaging platform. The work builds the foundation for future innovations and developments with a potentially lasting impact on the photonics industry.

  • HÖSCHELE, JONATAN: A strontium quantum-gas microscope
    Author: HÖSCHELE, JONATAN
    Programme: DOCTORAL DEGREE IN PHOTONICS
    Department: Institute of Photonic Sciences (ICFO)
    Mode: Normal
    Reading date: 29/04/2024
    Thesis director: TARRUELL PELLEGRIN, LETICIA

    Committee:
         PRESIDENT: SCHRECK, FLORIAN EBERHARD
         SECRETARI: DE RIEDMATTEN, HUGUES
         VOCAL: WEITENBERG, CHRISTOF
    Thesis abstract: The development of quantum-gas microscopes has revolutionized the field of quantum simulation with ultracold atoms. More specifically, their ability of direct observation and manipulation of degenerate quantum gases in optical lattices on a single particle level has brought novel ways of probing and engineering quantum degenerate many-body systems. So far, most of these setups have focused on alkali atoms. Combining quantum-gas microscopy with the properties of alkaline-earth atoms such as strontium gives rise to exciting research directions. In this thesis, we report on the design and construction of a strontium quantum-gas microscope. The findings in this thesis can be divided into three parts.In the first part, we focus on the accumulation of atoms in the science cell and develop a scheme to enhance the atom number in magneto-optical traps of strontium atoms operating on the 461-nm transition. This scheme resonantly populates a short-lived reservoir state, partially shielding the atomic cloud from losses in the cooling cycle. We demonstrate a factor of 2 enhancement in the atom number for the bosonic isotopes Sr-88 and Sr-84, and the fermionic isotope Sr-87, showing the efficient capture of these isotopes in our experiment. Our scheme can be readily implemented in the majority of strontium experiments, given that the shielding transition at 689 nm is commonly used for further cooling. In our case, the shielding scheme facilitates the generation of Bose-Einstein condensates.The second part of the thesis reports on the generation of degenerate quantum gases of Sr-84 with up to 200000 atoms. After summarizing the required cooling steps, we study the formation of Bose-Einstein condensates during evaporative cooling in our experiment. Analyzing the evolution of the horizontal and vertical size of our quantum-degenerate clouds in free fall leads to the characteristic asymmetric expansion, which we compare to theory for our experimental parameters. We also show the generation of smaller Bose-Einstein condensates of less than 20000 atoms with the help of a light-sheet potential. With this highly-anisotropic confinement we can consider our Bose-Einstein condensates two-dimensional for atom numbers of the order of 1000.In the third part we demonstrate site-resolved imaging of a Sr-84 bosonic quantum gas in a Hubbard-regime optical lattice potential. We confine the quantum gas by a two-dimensional optical lattice and the aforementioned light-sheet potential, both operating at strontium's clock-magic wavelength. A high-NA imaging objective enables single-atom and single-site resolved fluorescence imaging by scattering photons on strontium's broad 461-nm transition, while performing efficient attractive Sisyphus cooling of the atoms on a narrower transition at 689 nm. We reconstruct the atomic occupation of the lattice sites from the fluorescence images, obtaining imaging fidelities above 94%. Finally, we realize a Sr-84 superfluid in the Bose-Hubbard regime and observe its characteristic interference pattern after free expansion in the light sheet with single-atom resolution. Our strontium quantum-gas microscope provides a new platform to study dissipative Hubbard models and cooperative effects in atom-light interaction at the microscopic level. Moreover, the ability to capture also the fermionic isotope Sr-87 paves the way to generate degenerate Fermi gases with SU(N) symmetry and study SU(N) quantum magnetism.

  • KUMAR, GAURAV: Colloidal quantum dots based bolometers
    Author: KUMAR, GAURAV
    Thesis link: http://hdl.handle.net/10803/690664
    Programme: DOCTORAL DEGREE IN PHOTONICS
    Department: Institute of Photonic Sciences (ICFO)
    Mode: Normal
    Reading date: 11/03/2024
    Thesis director: KONSTANTATOS, GERASIMOS

    Committee:
         PRESIDENT: MIHI, AGUSTIN
         SECRETARI: GARCÍA DE ARQUER, FRANCISCO PELAYO
         VOCAL: DI STASIO, FRANCESCO
    Thesis abstract: Bolometer technology, crucial for uncooled thermal detection in thermography, industrial inspection, monitoring, and surveillance applications, relies on thermistors primarily made of VOx, a-Si, and Si/SiGe QWs materials. Sustained growth demands the exploration of new material platforms and continuous improvements in device development strategies. Recently, the scientific community has recognized colloidal quantum dots (CQDs) as a disruptive technology, highlighted by the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Their tunable properties have led to the creation of cutting-edge devices such as photodetectors, solar cells, and lasers. Furthermore, the COVID-19 outbreak emphasized the urgent need for affordable and compact thermal sensing devices, underscoring the importance of uncooled thermal detectors for the welfare of humankind. CQDs have been investigated here as a new material platform for infrared (IR) bolometer devices. Following this, the CQD films with varying sizes of the QDs were first examined for their temperature-dependent behaviour, which revealed a size-dependent resistivity and temperature-coefficient of resistance (TCR) and exhibited a sharp rise in these parameters for QDs smaller than ~4.5 nm. The lateral geometry devices thus prepared showed TCR values > 4 %/K but with high resistivity (resistance) values > MΩ (< GΩ). To modulate the activation energy (Ea) and TCR effectively, a potential barrier structure was developed with QDs of different sizes stacked alternatively on top of each other and referred to as a QPBT structure. This configuration allowed precise modulation of the potential energy landscape for the charge carriers. Various geometrical parameters such as barrier height and width, and no. of barrier layers were found to affect its performance. This structure also helped in mitigating the problem of high-pixel resistance with lateral geometry. For IR absorption, a metal-insulator-metal-based plasmonic metamaterial absorber (MIM-PMA) has been developed by utilizing QDs for the dielectric spacer of the structure. Two types of absorber geometries have been studied and the results from FDTD-based simulations and fabricated structures have been compared. The first type of geometry utilizes one type of QDs as a dielectric layer and is designed to fit on top of the QPBT structure to perform photothermal conversion. The second geometry utilizes the QPBT structure itself as the dielectric layer and thus integrates the absorber and thermistor structures to simplify the fabrication process in addition to other distinct advantages. Further, the integration of the QPBT and MA structures has been demonstrated. The ease of integration of CQDs-based components allowed the fabrication of fully functional devices. The completed bolometer devices displayed IR sensing properties through thermal detection and the device current exhibited a peak at a wavelength corresponding to the resonant wavelength of the MA structure implying a successful integration. The devices showed fast time response with ~4 ms time response and peak detectivity around ~10^4 Jones. Although the devices showed lower detectivity than commercial bolometer devices, an improvement in the device performance is expected with further optimization of the device geometry. In summary, this thesis explores the suitability of QDs for bolometer technology, laying the groundwork for expanding QD technology horizons. The work presented here is anticipated to contribute to the continuous advancement and improvement of uncooled IR sensing devices and pave the way for low-cost development and wider dissemination of IR bolometer technology.

  • LOWINSKI, JAN WOJCIECH: Nonlinear optics with a Rydberg ensemble for quantum information processing purposes
    Author: LOWINSKI, JAN WOJCIECH
    Thesis link: http://hdl.handle.net/10803/690496
    Programme: DOCTORAL DEGREE IN PHOTONICS
    Department: Institute of Photonic Sciences (ICFO)
    Mode: Normal
    Reading date: 19/01/2024
    Thesis director: DE RIEDMATTEN, HUGUES

    Committee:
         PRESIDENT: DÜRR, STEPHAN CLAUS
         SECRETARI: CHANG, DARRICK
         VOCAL: ADAMS, CHARLES STUART
    Thesis abstract: Photons have emerged as the main candidates for carrying quantum information due to their weak interaction with the environment. Unfortunately, their limited interaction with one another poses challenges for photonic quantum information processing. One of the possible solutions lies in the unique behavior of interacting Rydberg excitations in cold atomic ensembles, where strong nonlinearities enable engineering interactions among individual photons. This phenomenon makes Rydberg ensembles a promising platform for quantum information applications, notably in long-distance quantum communication. This thesis presents a series of experiments that explore and exploit Rydberg-mediated interactions, all with the long-term objective of building an efficient quantum repeater. The thesis begins with a concise theory overview of Rydberg and ensemble physics. This is followed by an explanation of the experimental setup. I discuss how, building upon a previously existing setup, we improved the stability and spectral properties of our laser system, along with enhancing the quality of the atomic ensemble. The introductory section of the thesis concludes with a description of two different single-photon generation methods and an in-depth review of various decoherence mechanisms impacting Rydberg ensemble excitations. The single-photon generation performance has been improved by the modifications implemented in the setup, resulting in higher generation rates and better single-photon purity. Supported by experimental data and a careful analysis of experimental parameters, we identify the most probable sources of significant decoherence and suggest potential strategies for mitigation. In our initial experiment, we achieve the storage and subsequent retrieval of an on-demand single photon. This photon is generated through the collective excitation of Rydberg states in one cold atomic ensemble, and it is stored in a low-noise Raman quantum memory situated in another cold atomic ensemble. Our results show the capability to store and retrieve these single photons while maintaining a high signal-to-noise ratio of up to 26 and preserving strong antibunching characteristics. We also explore the built-in temporal beam splitting capabilities of the Raman memory and successfully use the memory to control the single photon waveshape. In the second experiment, we demonstrate for the first time an interaction and storage of single photons in a highly non-linear medium based on cold Rydberg atoms. We employ the DLCZ protocol in a cold atomic ensemble to create single photons, guiding them to another ensemble for storage in a highly excited Rydberg state under conditions of electromagnetically induced transparency. By studying the statistics of the light retrieved from the Rydberg atoms, we show for the first time single-photon filtering with non-classical input light. Moreover, through Monte Carlo simulation, we get an intuitive understanding of the effect of the (partial) Rydberg blockade upon the Fock state distribution of arbitrary input light pulses. This allows us to conclude that the response of the medium is determined by the input Fock state distribution, what confirms the established understanding of Rydberg ensemble nonlinearity. This demonstration can be seen as a step towards realization of deterministic photon-photon gates based on Rydberg ensembles with single photon inputs. The results presented in this thesis affirm the potential of Rydberg ensembles to become central elements of future quantum networks, both as single photon sources and processing nodes. Furthermore, auxiliary outcomes provide an additional understanding of the Rydberg ensemble physics and offer insight into limitations that we need to overcome to improve further our setup.

  • REQUENA POZO, BORJA: A machine learning ride in the physics theme park: from quantum to biophysics
    Author: REQUENA POZO, BORJA
    Thesis link: http://hdl.handle.net/10803/691169
    Programme: DOCTORAL DEGREE IN PHOTONICS
    Department: Institute of Photonic Sciences (ICFO)
    Mode: Normal
    Reading date: 24/04/2024
    Thesis director: LEWENSTEIN, MACIEJ | MUÑOZ GIL, GORKA

    Committee:
         PRESIDENT: VOLPE, GIOVANNI
         SECRETARI: ACÍN DAL MASCHIO, ANTONIO
         VOCAL: VAN NIEUWENBURG, EVERT
    Thesis abstract: The integration of artificial intelligence into research is propelling progress and discoveries across the entire scientific landscape. Artificial intelligence tools boost the development of novel scientific insights and theories by processing extensive data sets, guiding exploration and hypothesis formation, enhancing experimental setups, and even enabling autonomous discovery. In this thesis, we harness the power of machine learning, a sub-field of artificial intelligence, to study non-deterministic systems, which are amongst the hardest to characterize.On one hand, we address problems inherent to the study of quantum systems and the development of quantum technologies. Quantum physics presents formidable challenges due to the associated exponential complexity with the size of the system at hand, as well as its intrinsic stochastic nature and the presence of intricate correlations between its components. We employ reinforcement learning, a machine learning technique that excels at dealing with vast hypothesis spaces, to address some of these challenges. Notably, reinforcement learning has demonstrated super-human performance in multiple complex games like Go, which present similar characteristics to the problems encountered in the study of quantum physics. We use it to systematically simplify complex common problems in condensed matter and quantum information processing tasks, as well as to implement robust calibration schemes for quantum computers.On the other hand, we focus on the characterization of complex stochastic processes, such as diffusion. Understanding diffusion processes is crucial to unravel the complex underlying physical and biological mechanisms governing them. This involves extracting meaningful parameters from the analysis of stochastic trajectories described by tracked particles. However, accurately capturing and analyzing the trajectories presents multiple challenges, stemming from the combination of their random nature, complex dynamics, and experimental drawbacks, such as noise. We develop machine learning algorithms to accurately extract such parameters, even when they vary with time, and demonstrate their applicability in experimental scenarios. Furthermore, we apply similar techniques to study the diffusion of internet users browsing an e-commerce website, predicting their likelihood to make a purchase before closing the session.

  • RIVERA DEAN, JAVIER: Non-classical states of light: generation via strong-field processes and applications in quantum key distribution
    Author: RIVERA DEAN, JAVIER
    Programme: DOCTORAL DEGREE IN PHOTONICS
    Department: Institute of Photonic Sciences (ICFO)
    Mode: Normal
    Reading date: 24/05/2024
    Thesis director: ACÍN DAL MASCHIO, ANTONIO | CIAPPINA, MARCELO

    Committee:
         PRESIDENT: KAMINER, IDO
         SECRETARI: DE RIEDMATTEN, HUGUES
         VOCAL: AHUFINGER BRETO, VERÓNICA
    Thesis abstract: The dawn of the last century marked the onset of the first quantum revolution, a period characterized by groundbreaking discoveries culminating in the establishment of quantum mechanics. Over time, the abstract concepts introduced by this new branch of Physics, evolved into indispensable practical devices shaping our daily lives. This technological evolution spurred our actual era, centered around information exchange and acquisition, laying the foundation for what is now termed the second quantum revolution. This phase aims to leverage quantum information science, which harnesses quantum mechanics' properties to propel advancements in information processing, communication, and computation, leading to revolutionary quantum technologies.At the heart of advancing quantum technologies lies the exploration of what are known as non-classical states --physical manifestations exhibiting behaviors diverging from classical physics, necessitating the framework of quantum mechanics for explanation. Manipulating and generating these states delineates the frontier of progress in quantum technology. Therefore, it is crucial to devise methodologies for generating and controlling non-classical states. Photonics emerges as a promising platform within this context due to its robustness and exceptional manageability of this kind of states.For the above reasons, this Thesis adopts a dual focus. Firstly, we delve into the generation of non-classical states of light through strong-field processes. These processes entail interactions between light and matter, where light intensities contend with the binding forces that keep electrons bound to their respective nuclei. Our exploration demonstrates the utility of strong-field phenomena in generating non-classical states of light, exhibiting intriguing features dependent on specific process dynamics and the materials involved in excitation. Secondly, we investigate the constraints and prerequisites of non-classical states of light sources --beyond those derived from the aforementioned strong-field processes-- for the advancement of quantum communication. In particular, we analyze quantum key distribution, aiming to create a secret key exclusively known by the communicating parties for encrypting and decrypting messages.Therefore, this Thesis can be understood as a zeroth step towards leveraging strong-field physics as a prospective tool for quantum information science applications, as well as an exploration about the advances and limitations of photonic-based setups for quantum key distribution.

  • SALAMON, TYMOTEUSZ PIOTR: Theoretical models for quantum simulators of novel materials and devices
    Author: SALAMON, TYMOTEUSZ PIOTR
    Thesis link: http://hdl.handle.net/10803/690581
    Programme: DOCTORAL DEGREE IN PHOTONICS
    Department: Institute of Photonic Sciences (ICFO)
    Mode: Normal
    Reading date: 15/01/2024
    Thesis director: LEWENSTEIN, MACIEJ | RAKSHIT, DEBRAJ

    Committee:
         PRESIDENT: RUBIO VERDÚ, CARMEN
         SECRETARI: GONZALEZ TUDELA, ALEJANDRO
         VOCAL: WEITENBERG, CHRISTOF
    Thesis abstract: Over the past three decades, optically trapped ultra-cold atoms have served as a versatile platform for controlled exploration of numerous condensed matter phenomena. The successful fabrication of magic angle twisted bi-layer graphene (MATBG) has introduced a for condensed matter physicists, while concurrently posing a novel challenge for the quantum simulation community. This thesis is devoted to addressing this problem, focusing mainly on the simulation of MATBG structures using ultra-cold atoms within its initial three chapters.To overcome the issue of unit cell expansion resulting from rotation misalignment, in the first chapter we propose the concept of "twist-less twistronics” (twistronics, a term coined from twist and electronics). This innovative notion involves replacing the physical rotation of one layer with a light-modulated hopping amplitude between the layers. Enabled by the architecture of ultra-cold atoms, this approach yields quasi-flat bands, a pivotal ingredient for collective phenomena observed in Magic-Angle Twisted Bilayer Graphene (MATBG), achieved at significantly reduced unit cell sizes.The opening chapter also presents a suitable experimental set-up. Moreover, it provides a comprehensive theoretical framework, including tight-binding calculations and effective models derived from perturbative analysis. The second chapter delves into the topological properties of an analogous system, emphasizing the energy separation between the quasi-flat bands and the resulting spectrum. We demonstrate Quantum Anomalous Hall Effect across diverse parameter regimes, accompanied by an exhaustive phase diagram with respect to tunable parameters.In the third chapter, we extend our investigation to encompass onsite, density-density attractive interactions between lattice atoms. Employing the Hartree-Fock-Bogoliubov mean-field approximation, we consider all feasible interaction channels within/between layers and spins. This chapter aims to elucidate the relationship between band flattening, a fully controlled parameter in our system, and the emergence/size of a superconductive gap. Notably, we uncover a substantial enhancement in the critical (Kosterlitz-Thouless) temperature within the quasi-flat band regime at quarter filling, along with a comprehensive diagram illustrating superconducting order parameters corresponding to each interaction channel.The fourth chapter marks a departure from condensed matter simulations, delving into "special purpose quantum computing" within the context of quantum batteries. These devices, analogous to their classical counterparts, store and release energy on demand, a process inherently governed by the battery Hamiltonian. Our work establishes a novel framework for assessing quantum battery performance and setting fundamental bounds on two key attributes: power and capacity. We investigate the essential Hamiltonian terms of a for achieving quantum speed-up in battery charging.The last, fifth chapter describes the theoretical tools, that have been used to support the first experimental realisation of the Extended Bose Hubbard model with dipolar excitons. We discuss the parameters of interests and important observables, such as a structure factor and discuss both the exact diagonalization and mean-field methods, which were necessary to verify the observation of strongly correlated phases at half and unit filling.

  • SANFELIU CERDÁN, NEUS: A liquid-to-solid transition governs neuronal mechanotransduction during touch in Caenorhabditis elegans
    Author: SANFELIU CERDÁN, NEUS
    Thesis link: http://hdl.handle.net/10803/691443
    Programme: DOCTORAL DEGREE IN PHOTONICS
    Department: Institute of Photonic Sciences (ICFO)
    Mode: Normal
    Reading date: 12/03/2024
    Thesis director: KRIEG, MICHAEL

    Committee:
         PRESIDENT: WEGMANN, SUSANNE
         SECRETARI: CAMPELO AUBARELL, FELIX
         VOCAL: OREN, MEITAL
    Thesis abstract: In recent years, our understanding of the ion channels and receptors that orchestrate the conversion of physical stimuli into physiological signals has deepened significantly. Nevertheless, there remains some ambiguity regarding the precise mechanism by which mechanical stresses reach the molecular mechanosensors. While it is well-established that many mechanosensitive ion channels respond to increased plasma membrane tension, emerging evidence underscores the crucial role played by the cytoskeleton within sensory cells. In this thesis, we asked how animals perceive mechanical stress, with specific focus on touch sensation. Our primary objective was to unravel the molecular and the mechanical pathways responsible for transmitting force within the touch receptor neurons of the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans. For over a decade, it has been postulated that the pore-forming subunit of the mechanoelectrical transduction channel forms a connection with the cytoskeleton through a highly conserved and widespread protein known as MEC-2, which bears structural similarities to Stomatin. Our study presents compelling evidence that MEC-2 assembles in liquid condensates that experience a shift in rigidity, transitioning from a fluid-like pool that allows transport along neurons to solid-like states that are mechanoelectrically active. We provide a new physiologically relevant context in which biomolecular condensates tune their function upon maturation and facilitate neuronal mechanotransduction in response to tactile stimuli. In order to contextualize the function of MEC-2 in force transmission, we developed a genetically encoded tension sensor module, which revealed that only stiffened condensates, as opposed to fluid-like ones, are capable of transmitting force within living organisms. Notably, this stiffening process does not occur autonomously. Within this study, we showed that this transition is instigated by a specific SH3 motif of UNC-89, a protein homologous to Titin and Obscurin, through a direct interaction with a proline-rich domain located in the C-terminal region of MEC-2. We propose that this change in rigidity serves a vital physiological function by contributing to the transmission of forces that vary in frequency during touch to the animal's body wall. Together, our data introduces a novel perspective on the significance of the MEC-2 liquid-to-solid phase transition in the realm of mechanotransduction. It also presents a new conceptual framework for understanding how animals, in a broader sense, perceive and respond to mechanical stresses.

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Rivera, J.; Stammer, P.; Maxwell, A.; Lamprou, T.; Pisanty, E.; Tzallas, P.; Lewenstein, M.; Ciappina, M.
Physical review. B, ISSN: 2469-9950 (JCR Impact Factor-2023: 3.2; Quartil: Q2)
Publication date: 19/01/2024
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Analog simulation of high-harmonic generation in atoms
Argüello-Luengo, J.; Rivera, J.; Stammer, P.; Maxwell, A.; Weld, D.; Ciappina, M.; Lewenstein, M.
PRX Quantum, ISSN: 2691-3399 (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 8.7
Publication date: 20/02/2024
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Quantum-optical analysis of high-order harmonic generation in H 2 + molecules
Rivera, J.; Stammer, P.; Maxwell, A.; Lamprou, T.; Tzallas, P.; Lewenstein, M.; Ciappina, M.
Physical review, A, ISSN: 2469-9926 (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 5.4
Publication date: 08/03/2024
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Device-independent quantum key distribution with realistic single-photon source implementations
González, E.; Rivera, J.; Frauendorf Branco Cenni, M.; Sörensen, A.; Acín, A.; Oudot, E.
Optics express, ISSN: 1094-4087 (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 6.9
Publication date: 08/04/2024
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Schemes for creating Schrödinger cat states using strong-field physics
2n European Quantum Technologies Virtual Conference
Presentation date: 29/11/2021
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Avoiding local minima in Variational Quantum Algorithms with Neural Networks
2nd European Quantum Technologies Virtual Conference
Presentation date: 01/12/2021
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Strong laser fields and their potential for quantum technology applications
7 Información cuántica en España
Presentation date: 24/05/2022
Presentation of work at congresses

Device Independent Quantum Key Distribution with realistic single-photon source implementations
ICFO - IMPRS workshop 2023
Presentation date: 19/04/2023
Presentation of work at congresses

Attoscience of solids
Quantum battles in attoscience
Presentation date: 26/05/2023
Presentation of work at congresses

Non-classical properties of light after strong-laser field processes
XXXIII International Conference on Photonic, Electronic and Atomic Collisions
Presentation date: 26/07/2023
Presentation of work at congresses

Non- classical properties of light after strong-laser field processes
XXXIII International Conference on Photonic, Electronic and Atomic Collisions
Presentation date: 01/08/2023
Presentation of work at congresses

AUTHOR:DÍEZ MÉRIDA, JAIME
Title:Probing Magic-Angle Twisted Bilayer Graphene with Gate Defined homo-Junctions
Reading date:23/05/2024
Tutor/a:SEWELL, ROBERT
Director:EFETOV, DMITRI
Co-director:LEWENSTEIN, MACIEJ
Mention:International Mention
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Quantum critical behaviour in magic-angle twisted bilayer graphene
Jaoui, A.; Das, I.; Di Battista, G.; Díez, J.; Watanabe, K.; Taniguchi, T.; Ishizuka, H.; Levitov, L.; Efetov, D.
Nature physics, ISSN: 1745-2473 (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 19.6; Quartil: Q1)
Publication date: 11/04/2022
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Symmetry-broken Josephson junctions and superconducting diodes in magic-angle twisted bilayer graphene
Díez, J.; Díez, A.; Yang, S.; Xie, Y.; Gao, X.; Senior, J.; Watanabe, K.; Taniguchi, T.; Lu, X.; Higginbotham, A.; Law, K.; Efetov, D.
Nature communications, ISSN: 2041-1723 (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 24.9
Publication date: 26/04/2023
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Plethora of many body ground states in magic angle twisted bilayer graphene
Díez, J.; Jaoui, A.; Das, I.; Di Battista, G.; Luque, R.; Yang, S.; Diez, A.; Mech, R.; Efetov, D.
Low temperature physics, ISSN: 1063-777X (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 1.4
Publication date: 01/06/2023
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Ultrafast Umklapp-assisted electron-phonon cooling in magic-angle twisted bilayer graphene
Mehew, J.; Luque, R.; Ishizuka, H.; Block, A.; Díez, J.; Díez, A.; Watanabe, K.; Taniguchi, T.; Levitov, L.; Efetov, D.; Tielrooij, Klaas-jan
Science advances, ISSN: 2375-2548 (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 20.4
Publication date: 09/02/2024
Journal article

AUTHOR:REQUENA POZO, BORJA
Title:A machine learning ride in the physics theme park: from quantum to biophysics
Reading date:24/04/2024
Director:LEWENSTEIN, MACIEJ
Co-director:MUÑOZ GIL, GORKA
Mention:International Mention
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Shopper intent prediction from clickstream e-commerce data with minimal browsing information
Requena, B.; Cassani, G.; Tagliabue, J.; Greco, C.; Lacasa, L.
Scientific reports, ISSN: 2045-2322 (JCR Impact Factor-2020: 4.38; Quartil: Q1)
Publication date: 12/10/2020
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Objective comparison of methods to decode anomalous diffusion
Munoz-Gil, G.; Volpe, G.; Garcia, M.; Aghion, E.; Argun, A.; Hong, C.; Bland, T.; Bo, S.; Firbas, N.; J. Alberto Conejero; Garibo, Ò.; Huang, Z.; Requena, B.; Manzo, C.
Nature communications, ISSN: 2041-1723 (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 24.9
Publication date: 29/10/2021
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Certificates of quantum many-body properties assisted by machine learning
Requena, B.; Muñoz, G.; Lewenstein, M.; Dunjko, V.; Turo, J.
Physical review research, ISSN: 2643-1564 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 4.6
Publication date: 10/02/2023
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Inferring pointwise diffusion properties of single trajectories with deep learning
Requena, B.; Masó, S.; Bertran, J.; Lewenstein, M.; Manzo, C.; Munoz-Gil, G.
Biophysical journal, ISSN: 0006-3495 (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 5.9
Publication date: 10/2023
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Approximating ground states with reinforcement learning
First Machine Learning of Physical Phase Transitions conference
Presentation date: 19/05/2020
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Certificates of many-body quantum properties assisted by machine learning
Quantum techniques in machine learning
Presentation date: 11/11/2020
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Step-wise inference of normal and anomalous diffusion properties
AnDi workshop
Presentation date: 03/12/2021
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Characterizing time-dependent diffusion properties with machine learning
Venice meeting on Fluctuations in small complex systems VI
Presentation date: 09/09/2022
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GPT from scratch: the model even your dog has heard of
VI Pyrenees winter school
Presentation date: 17/02/2023
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AUTHOR:FRAXANET MORALES, JOANA
Title:Quantum many-body approaches to non-conventional topological phases of matter
Reading date:12/04/2024
Director:LEWENSTEIN, MACIEJ
Co-director:DAUPHIN, ALEXANDRE
Mention:International Mention
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The Coming decades of quantum simulation
Fraxanet, J.; Salamon, T.; Lewenstein, M.
Springer
Publication date: 15/09/2023
Book chapter

Topological properties of the long-range Kitaev chain with Aubry-André-Harper modulation
Fraxanet, J.; Bhattacharya, U.; Grass, Tobias Daniel; Rakshit, Debraj; Lewenstein, M.; Dauphin, A.
Physical review research, ISSN: 2643-1564 (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 7.1
Publication date: 15/02/2021
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Variational quantum anomaly detection: Unsupervised mapping of phase diagrams on a physical quantum computer
Kottmann, K.; Fraxanet, J.; Metz, F.; Baldelli, N.
Physical review research, ISSN: 2643-1564 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 4.6
Publication date: 16/12/2021
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Topological quantum critical points in the extended Bose-Hubbard model
Fraxanet, J.; González-Cuadra, D.; Pfau, T.; Lewenstein, M.; Langen, T.; Barbiero, L.
Physical review letters, ISSN: 0031-9007 (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 17.0
Publication date: 27/01/2022
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Localization and multifractal properties of the long-range Kitaev chain in the presence of an Aubry-André-Harper modulation
Fraxanet, J.; Bhattacharya, U.; Grass, Tobias Daniel; Lewenstein, M.; Dauphin, A.
Physical review. B, ISSN: 2469-9950 (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 6.7
Publication date: 26/07/2022
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Higher-order topological peierls insulator in a two-dimensional atom-cavity system
Fraxanet, J.; Dauphin, A.; Lewenstein, M.; Barbiero, L.; González-Cuadra, D.
Physical review letters, ISSN: 0031-9007 (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 17.0
Publication date: 27/12/2023
Journal article

AUTHOR:SANFELIU CERDÁN, NEUS
Title:A liquid-to-solid transition governs neuronal mechanotransduction during touch in Caenorhabditis elegans
Reading date:12/03/2024
Director:KRIEG, MICHAEL
Mention:No mention
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Visualizing Neurons Under Tension In Vivo with Optogenetic Molecular Force Sensors
Sanfeliu, N.; Lin, L.; Dunn, A. R.; Goodman, M. B.; Krieg, Michael
Springer
Publication date: 01/01/2023
Book chapter

An asymmetric mechanical code ciphers curvature-dependent proprioceptor activity
Das, R.; Lin, L.; Català, F.; Malaiwong, N.; Sanfeliu, N.; Porta, M.; Pidde, A.; Krieg, Michael
Science advances, ISSN: 2375-2548 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 14.957; Quartil: Q1)
Publication date: 17/09/2021
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Neural engineering with photons as synaptic transmitters
Porta-de-la-Riva, M.; González, A.; Sanfeliu, N.; Karimi, S.; Malaiwong, N.; Pidde, A.; Morales Curiel, L.; Fernández, P.; González, S.; Hurth, C.; Krieg, Michael
Nature methods, ISSN: 1548-7091 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 36.2
Publication date: 05/2023
Journal article

A MEC-2/stomatin condensate liquid-to-solid phase transition controls neuronal mechanotransduction during touch sensing
Sanfeliu, N.; Català, F.; Mateos, B.; Garcia, C.; Ribera, M.; Ruider, I.; Porta-de-la-Riva, M.; Canals, A.; Wieser, Stefan; Salvatella, X.; Krieg, Michael
Nature cell biology, ISSN: 1465-7392 (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 38.5
Publication date: 11/2023
Journal article

Probing the gating mechanism of a mechanosensitive ion channel during gentle touch
Barcelona Worm Meeting
Presentation date: 2020
Presentation of work at congresses

Visualizing the force transmission pathway in C. elegans touch combining optogenetics and tension sensors
Cell Biology
Presentation date: 02/12/2020
Presentation of work at congresses

A suprising role of titing in neuronal mechanotransduction
Cell and Tissue Research in Catalunya - CATCAT
Presentation date: 2021
Presentation of work at congresses

Transducing touch by a titin-related protein in the worm
International C
Presentation date: 21/06/2021
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A viscoelastic maturation of MEC-2/Stomatin condensates underlies transport and mechanotransduction
ICFO day
Presentation date: 2022
Presentation of work at congresses

A rigidity transition of stomatin biomolecular condensates is critical for plasma membrane mechanotransduction
Cellular mechanisms driven by phase separation
Presentation date: 09/05/2022
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A rigidity phase-transition of MEC-2/Stomatin condensates governs a switch from transport to mechanotransduction
C
Presentation date: 24/07/2022
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AUTHOR:KUMAR, GAURAV
Title:Colloidal quantum dots based bolometers
Reading date:11/03/2024
Director:KONSTANTATOS, GERASIMOS
Mention:No mention
RELATED PUBLICATIONS
Hybrid 2D-QD MoS2–PbSe quantum dot broadband photodetectors with high-sensitivity and room-temperature operation at 2.5 µm
Kundu, B.; Özdemir, O.; Dalmases, M.; Konstantatos, G.; Kumar, G.
Advanced optical materials, ISSN: 2195-1071 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 10.05; Quartil: Q1)
Publication date: 12/09/2021
Journal article

Low-threshold, highly stable colloidal quantum dot short-wave infrared laser enabled by suppression of trap-assisted Auger recombination
Taghipour, N.; Whitworth, G. L.; Othonos, A.; Dalmases, M.; Pradhan, S.; Wang, Y.; Kumar, G.; Konstantatos, G.
Advanced materials, ISSN: 0935-9648 (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 29.4; Quartil: Q1)
Publication date: 01/2022
Journal article

Visible-blind ZnMgO colloidal quantum dot downconverters expand silicon CMOS sensors spectral coverage into ultraviolet and enable UV-band discrimination
Saha, A.; Kumar, G.; Pradhan, S.; Dash, G.; Viswanatha, R.; Konstantatos, G.
Advanced materials, ISSN: 0935-9648 (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 45.5
Publication date: 03/2022
Journal article

AUTHOR:GRAHAM, CHRISTINA LOUISE
Title:Transparent surfaces based on ultrathin materials with tailored optical and biological functionalities
Reading date:23/01/2024
Director:PRUNERI, VALERIO
Mention:No mention
RELATED PUBLICATIONS
Charge transport parameters for carbon based nanohoops and donor–acceptor derivatives
Graham, C.; Canola, S.; Pérez, Á.; Sancho, A.; Negri, F.
Physical chemistry chemical physics, ISSN: 1463-9076 (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 3.3; Quartil: Q2)
Publication date: 2019
Journal article

NaCl substrates for high temperature processing and transfer of ultrathin materials
Graham, C.; Frances, M. M. M.; Maniyara, R.; Wen, Y.; Mazumder, P.; Pruneri, V.
Scientific reports, ISSN: 2045-2322 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 6.9
Publication date: 12/2020
Journal article

Highly transparent and conductive ITO substrates for near infrared applications
Maniyara, R.; Graham, C.; Paulillo, B.; Herranz, G.; Mazumder, P.; Konstantatos, G.; Pruneri, V.; Bi, Y.; Chen, Y.; Baker, D.
APL materials, ISSN: 2166-532X (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 6.1; Quartil: Q1)
Publication date: 01/02/2021
Journal article

Ultra-thin infrared optical gain medium and optically-pumped stimulated emission in PbS colloidal quantum dot LEDs
Taghipour, N.; Tanriover, I.; Dalmases, M.; Graham, C.; Saha, A.; Özdemir, O.; Kundu, B.; Pruneri, V.; Aydin, K.; Konstantatos, G.
Advanced functional materials, ISSN: 1616-301X (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 19.0; Quartil: Q1)
Publication date: 07/2022
Journal article

Highly doped graphene on ion-exchanged glass
Graham, C.; Frances, M. M. M.; Paulillo, B.; Bhattacharyya, I.; Mazumder, P.; Pruneri, V.
2D Materials, ISSN: 2053-1583 (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 5.5; Quartil: Q2)
Publication date: 01/07/2023
Journal article

Optically-pumped near infrared stimulated emission in PbS colloidal quantum dots LEDs
EMRS - Spring Meeting 2022 - European Materials Research Society
Presentation date: 06/06/2022
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AUTHOR:ALDAMA GUARDIA, JENNIFER DIANA
Title:Toward integrating continuous-variable quantum key distribution technology
Reading date:20/12/2023
Director:PRUNERI, VALERIO
Co-director:ETCHEVERRY CABRERA, SEBASTIAN FELIPE
Mention:No mention
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Plug-and-play continuous-variable quantum key distribution for metropolitan networks
Valivarthi, R.; Etcheverry Cabrera, Sebastian Felipe; Aldama, J.; Zwiehoff, F.; Pruneri, V.
Optics express, ISSN: 1094-4087 (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 6.9
Publication date: 11/05/2020
Journal article

Adaptable transmitter for discrete and continuous variable quantum key distribution
López , I.; Etcheverry Cabrera, Sebastian Felipe; Aldama, J.; Ghasemi, S.; Nolan, D.; Pruneri, V.
Optics express, ISSN: 1094-4087 (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 6.9
Publication date: 10/05/2021
Journal article

Continuous-variable quantum key distribution over a 15 km multi-core fiber
Sarmiento, S.; Etcheverry Cabrera, Sebastian Felipe; Aldama, J.; López, I. H.; Trigo, L.; Xavier, G. B.; Nolan, D.; Stone, J. S.; Li, M. J.; Loeber, D.; Pruneri, V.
New journal of physics, ISSN: 1367-2630 (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 3.3; Quartil: Q2)
Publication date: 01/06/2022
Journal article

Integrated QKD and QRNG photonic technologies
Aldama, J.; Sarmiento, S.; López , I.; Signorini, S.; Trigo, L.; Pruneri, V.
Journal of lightwave technology, ISSN: 0733-8724 (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 4.7; Quartil: Q1)
Publication date: 01/12/2022
Journal article

Small-form-factor Gaussian-modulated coherent-state transmitter for CV-QKD using a gain-switched DFB laser
Aldama, J.; Sarmiento, S.; Etcheverry , S.; Valivarthi, R.; López , I.; Trigo, L.; Pruneri, V.
Optics express, ISSN: 1094-4087 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 7.3
Publication date: 13/02/2023
Journal article

InP-based CV-QKD PIC transmitter
Optical Fiber Communications Conference and Exhibition 2023
Presentation date: 05/03/2023
Presentation of work at congresses

AUTHOR:MALAIWONG, NAWAPHAT
Title:Molecular and cellular aspects of proprioceptive control in C. elegans
Reading date:24/10/2023
Director:KRIEG, MICHAEL
Mention:No mention
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FLInt: single shot safe harbor transgene integration via fluorescent landmark interference
Malaiwong, N.; Porta-de-la-Riva, M.; Krieg, Michael
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Journal article

AUTHOR:BERA, MOHIT LAL
Title:Harnessing quantum dynamics: heat engines, negative temperatures, and dynamical spectroscopy
Reading date:28/07/2023
Director:LEWENSTEIN, MACIEJ
Mention:No mention
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Attaining Carnot efficiency with quantum and nanoscale heat engines
Bera, M.; Lewenstein, M.; Bera, M.
npj quantum information, ISSN: 2056-6387 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 12.2
Publication date: 12/02/2021
Journal article

Quantum operations in an information theory for fermions
Tibau, N.; Bera, M.; Riera , A.; Lewenstein, M.; Bera, M.
Physical review, A, ISSN: 2469-9926 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 5.7
Publication date: 13/09/2021
Journal article

Quantum heat engines with Carnot efficiency at maximum power
Bera, M.; Julià, S.; Lewenstein, M.; Bera, M.
Physical review research, ISSN: 2643-1564 (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 0.0
Publication date: 25/02/2022
Journal article

AUTHOR:BARCONS RUIZ, DAVID
Title:Exploring graphene artificial superlattices and hydrodynamic plasmons
Reading date:11/07/2023
Director:KOPPENS, FRANK
Co-director:HERZIG SHEINFUX, HANAN
Mention:No mention
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Acoustic plasmons at the crossover between the collisionless and hydrodynamic regimes in two-dimensional electron liquids
Torre, I.; Vieira de Castro, L.; Barcons, D.; Peeters, F.; Koppens, F.; Polini, M.
Physical review. B, ISSN: 2469-9950 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 6.9
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Journal article

Observation of interband collective excitations in twisted bilayer graphene
Hesp, N.; Torre, I.; Stepanov, P.; Barcons, D.; Sheinfux, H.; Efetov, D.; Koppens, F.
Nature physics, ISSN: 1745-2473 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 19.684; Quartil: Q1)
Publication date: 10/2021
Journal article

Nano-imaging photoresponse in a moiré unit cell of minimally twisted bilayer graphene
Hesp, N.; Torre, I.; Barcons, D.; Sheinfux, H.; Watanabe, K.; Taniguchi, T.; Kumar, R.; Koppens, F.
Nature communications, ISSN: 2041-1723 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 17.694; Quartil: Q1)
Publication date: 12/2021
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Tunable and giant valley-selective Hall effect in gapped bilayer graphene
Yin, J.; Tan, C.; Barcons, D.; Torre, I.; Watanabe, K.; Taniguchi, T.; Song, J.; Koppens, F.
Science, ISSN: 0036-8075 (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 56.9; Quartil: Q1)
Publication date: 25/03/2022
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Engineering high quality graphene superlattices via ion milled ultra-thin etching masks
Barcons, D.; Sheinfux, H.; Hoffmann, R.; Torre, I.; Agarwal, H.; Kumar, R.; Taniguchi, T.; Watanabe, K.; Bachtold, A.; Koppens, F.
Nature communications, ISSN: 2041-1723 (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 16.6; Quartil: Q1)
Publication date: 14/11/2022
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Transverse hypercrystals formed by periodically modulated phonon polaritons
Sheinfux, H.; Orsini, L.; Ceccanti, M.; Mahalanabish, A.; Martínez, D.; Torre, I.; Barcons, D.; Janzen, E.; Edgar, J.; Pruneri, V.; Shvets, G.; Koppens, F.
ACS nano, ISSN: 1936-0851 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 24.3
Publication date: 03/04/2023
Journal article

AUTHOR:RAKONJAC, JELENA VELIBOR
Title:Light-matter entanglement between telecom photons and solid-state quantum memories
Reading date:26/06/2023
Director:DE RIEDMATTEN, HUGUES
Mention:No mention
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Telecom-heralded entanglement between multimode solid-state quantum memories
Lago, D.; Grandi, S.; Rakonjac, J.; Seri, A.; de Riedmatten, H.
Nature, ISSN: 0028-0836 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 69.504; Quartil: Q1)
Publication date: 03/06/2021
Journal article

Entanglement between a telecom photon and an on-demand multimode solid-state quantum memory
Rakonjac, J.; Lago, D.; Seri, A.; Mazzera, M.; Grandi, S.; de Riedmatten, H.
Physical review letters, ISSN: 0031-9007 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 9.185; Quartil: Q1)
Publication date: 19/11/2021
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Multimode capacity of atomic-frequency comb quantum memories
Ortu, A.; Rakonjac, J.; Holzäpfel, A.; Seri, A.; Grandi, S.; Mazzera, M.; de Riedmatten, H.; Afzelius, Mikael
Quantum science and technology, ISSN: 2058-9565 (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 6.7; Quartil: Q1)
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Storage and analysis of light-matter entanglement in a fiber-integrated system
Rakonjac, J.; Corrielli, G.; Lago, D.; Seri, A.; Mazzera, M.; Grandi, S.; Osellame, R.; de Riedmatten, H.
Science advances, ISSN: 2375-2548 (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 13.6; Quartil: Q1)
Publication date: 08/07/2022
Journal article

Long distance multiplexed quantum teleportation from a telecom photon to a solid-state qubit
Lago, D.; Rakonjac, J.; Grandi, S.; de Riedmatten, H.
Nature communications, ISSN: 2041-1723 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 23.2
Publication date: 05/04/2023
Journal article

Entanglement between a telecom photon and a spin-wave solid-state multimode quantum memory
Workshop on rare-earth-crystals for quantum information processing 2020
Presentation date: 09/10/2020
Presentation of work at congresses

Entanglement Between a Telecom Photon and a Spin-Wave Solid-State Mulimode Quantum Memory
ICFO-IMPRS joint workshop 2021
Presentation date: 25/03/2021
Presentation of work at congresses

Fibre-integrated laser-written quantum memory for light-matter entanglement
REI Workshop for Quantum Information 2021
Presentation date: 08/08/2021
Presentation of work at congresses

Storage and analysis of light-matter entanglement in a fibre-integrated system
QUANTUMatter 2022
Presentation date: 23/06/2022
Presentation of work at congresses

AUTHOR:MARTÍNEZ CERCÓS, DANIEL
Title:Highly percolated ultra-thin metal films for reconfigurable metasurfaces
Reading date:21/06/2023
Director:PRUNERI, VALERIO
Co-director:PAULILLO, BRUNO
Mention:No mention
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Ultrathin metals on a transparent seed and application to infrared reflectors
Martínez, D.; Paulillo, B.; Maniyara, R.; Rezikyan, A.; Bhattacharyya, I.; Mazumder, P.; Pruneri, V.
ACS applied materials and interfaces, ISSN: 1944-8244 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 10.383; Quartil: Q1)
Publication date: 06/10/2021
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Tuning of ultra-thin gold films by photoreduction
Martínez, D.; Paulillo, B.; Barrantes, J.; Mendoza-Carreño, J.; Mihi, Agustin; St. Clair, T.; Mazumder, P.; Pruneri, V.
ACS applied materials and interfaces, ISSN: 1944-8244 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 14.4
Publication date: 20/03/2023
Journal article

Holographic amplitude and phase imaging for characterization of ultra-thin and 2-D materials
6th Nanophotonics and Micro/Nano Optics International Conference
Presentation date: 27/11/2023
Presentation of work at congresses

AUTHOR:CHISHOLM, CRAIG STERLING
Title:Raman Dressed Bose-Einstein Condensates with Tunable Interactions: Topological Gauge Theories and Supersolids
Reading date:19/06/2023
Director:TARRUELL PELLEGRIN, LETICIA
Mention:No mention
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Interaction control and bright solitons in coherently-coupled Bose-Einstein condensates
Sanz, J.; Frölian, A.; Chisholm, C.; Cabrera, C.; Tarruell, L.
Physical review letters, ISSN: 0031-9007 (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 8.6; Quartil: Q1)
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Journal article

Realizing a 1D topological gauge theory in an optically dressed BEC
Frölian, A.; Chisholm, C.; Neri, E.; Cabrera, C.; Ramos, R.; Celi, Alessio; Tarruell, L.
Nature, ISSN: 0028-0836 (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 64.8; Quartil: Q1)
Publication date: 11/08/2022
Journal article

Encoding a one-dimensional topological gauge theory in a Raman-coupled Bose-Einstein condensate
Chisholm, C.; Frölian, A.; Neri, E.; Ramos, R.; Tarruell, L.; Celi, Alessio
Physical review research, ISSN: 2643-1564 (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 0.0
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Journal article

Coherently-coupled Potassium BECs: Interaction control and density-dependent gauge fields
Barcelona Cold Atoms Meeting 2020
Presentation date: 06/02/2020
Presentation of work at congresses

Density Dependent Gauge Fields In Raman Coupled Bose-Einstein Condensates
New perspectives for the simulation of topological effects in ultracold atoms
Presentation date: 26/02/2020
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Engineering Density-Dependent Gauge Fields In Raman Coupled Bose-Einstein Condensates
FOR2414 Online Kickoff Meeting
Presentation date: 06/11/2020
Presentation of work at congresses

Realisation of a chiral BF theory in an optically dressed Bose-Einstein condensate
Cold Atoms Workshop 2023
Presentation date: 25/11/2021
Presentation of work at congresses

Stripe phase in a spin-orbit coupled Bose-Einstein condensate with attractive interactions
FOR2414 PhD-Retreat
Presentation date: 23/06/2022
Presentation of work at congresses

Realising a one-dimensional topological gauge theory in an optically dressed Bose-Einstein condensate
COURSE 211 - QUANTUM MIXTURES WITH ULTRA-COLD ATOMS
Presentation date: 18/07/2022
Presentation of work at congresses

Realizing a topological gauge theory in an optically dressed Bose-Einstein condensate
Barcelona-Hamburg-Berlin workshop
Presentation date: 23/09/2022
Presentation of work at congresses

Exploring the Supersolid Stripe Phase in a Bose-Einstein Condensate with Spin-Orbit Coupling
Barcelona Cold Atoms Meeting 2023
Presentation date: 27/04/2023
Presentation of work at congresses

AUTHOR:DOMINGUES ALVES, NATALIA
Title:Single-atom motional dynamics in an optical dipole trap
Reading date:16/06/2023
Director:MITCHELL, MORGAN
Mention:No mention
RELATED PUBLICATIONS
Manipulating and measuring single atoms in the Maltese cross geometry
Bianchet, L.; Alves, N.; Zarraoa, L.; Bruno, N.; Mitchell, M.W.
Open Research Europe, ISSN: 2732-5121 (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 0.0
Publication date: 03/03/2022
Journal article

Quantum jump spectroscopy of a single neutral atom for precise subwavelength intensity measurements
Bianchet, L.; Alves, N.; Zarraoa, L.; Lamich, T.; Prakash, V.; Mitchell, M.W.
Physical review research, ISSN: 2643-1564 (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 0.0
Publication date: 14/11/2022
Journal article

Trapping a single 87Rb atom to study its interaction with single photons
Les Houches School on Light Matter Interaction in Dilute Media and Individual Quantum Systems 2019
Presentation date: 15/04/2019
Presentation of work at congresses

AUTHOR:DAS, IPSITA
Title:Investigation of the interaction driven quantum phases in magic-angle twisted bilayer graphene
Reading date:24/05/2023
Director:EFETOV, DMITRI
Mention:No mention
RELATED PUBLICATIONS
Superconductors, orbital magnets and correlated states in magic-angle bilayer graphene
Lu, X.; Stepanov, P.; Yang, W.; Xie, M.; Aamir, M.; Das, I.; Urgell, C.; Watanabe, K.; Taniguchi, T.; Zhang, G.; Bachtold, A.; MacDonald, A.; Efetov, D.
Nature, ISSN: 0028-0836 (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 0.0
Publication date: 31/10/2019
Journal article

Untying the insulating and superconducting orders in magic-angle graphene
Stepanov, P.; Das, I.; Lu, X.; Fahimniya, A.; Watanabe, K.; Taniguchi, T.; Koppens, F.; Lischner, J.; Levitov, L.; Efetov, D.
Nature, ISSN: 0028-0836 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 69.504; Quartil: Q1)
Publication date: 06/07/2020
Journal article

Symmetry-broken Chern insulators and Rashba-like Landau-level crossings in magic-angle bilayer graphene
Das, I.; Lu, X.; Herzog-Arbeitman, J.; Song, Z.; Watanabe, K.; Taniguchi, T.; Bernevig, B.; Efetov, D.
Nature physics, ISSN: 1745-2473 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 19.684; Quartil: Q1)
Publication date: 01/03/2021
Journal article

Observation of re-entrant correlated insulators and interaction driven Fermi surface reconstructions at one magnetic flux quantum per moiré unit cell in magic-angle twisted bilayer graphene
Das, I.; Shen, C.; Jaoui, A.; Herzog-Arbeitman, J.; Chew, A.; Cho, C.; Watanabe, K.; Taniguchi, T.; Piot, B.; Bernevig, B.; Efetov, D.
Physical review letters, ISSN: 0031-9007 (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 8.6; Quartil: Q1)
Publication date: 23/05/2022
Journal article

AUTHOR:MATEOS ESTÉVEZ, NICOLÁS
Title:Advanced single molecule fluorescent tools to reveal spatiotemporal multi-molecular interactions in living cells
Reading date:28/04/2023
Director:GARCÍA PARAJO, MARÍA
Co-director:TORREÑO PIÑA, JUAN ANDRÉS
Mention:No mention
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Dynamic actin-mediated nano-scale clustering of CD44 regulates its meso-scale organization at the plasma membrane
Sil, P.; Mateos, N.; Nath, S.; Buschow, S.; Manzo, C.; Suzuki, K.; Fujiwara, T.; Kusumi, A.; García-Parajo, M.; Mayor, S.
Molecular biology of the cell, ISSN: 1059-1524 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 6.4
Publication date: 19/03/2020
Journal article

Altered CXCR4 dynamics at the cell membrane impairs directed cell migration in WHIM syndrome patients
García-Cuesta, E.; Mateos, N.; García-Parajo, M.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, ISSN: 0027-8424 (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 11.1; Quartil: Q1)
Publication date: 24/05/2022
Journal article

Stochastic particle unbinding modulates growth dynamics and size of transcription factor condensates in living cells
Munoz-Gil, G.; Romero-Aristizabal, C.; Mateos, N.; Campelo, F.; de Llobet Cucalon, L.; Beato, M.; Lewenstein, M.; García-Parajo, M.; Torreño Piña, Juan Andrés
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, ISSN: 0027-8424 (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 11.1; Quartil: Q1)
Publication date: 02/08/2022
Journal article

AUTHOR:AFRIDI, ADEEL
Title:Reconfigurable metasurfaces based on thermo-optical and optomechanical controls
Reading date:28/04/2023
Director:QUIDANT, ROMAIN
Mention:No mention
RELATED PUBLICATIONS
Electrically driven varifocal silicon metalens
Afridi, A.; Canet, J.; Osmond, J.; Philippet, L.; Berto, P.; Quidant, Romain
ACS photonics, ISSN: 2330-4022 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 14.6
Publication date: 21/11/2018
Journal article

Tunable and free-form planar optics
Berto, P.; Philippet, L.; Osmond, J.; Liu, C.; Afridi, A.; Montagut, M.; Molero, B.; Tessier, G.; Quidant, Romain
Nature photonics, ISSN: 1749-4885 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 56.3
Publication date: 09/2019
Journal article

Ultrathin tunable optomechanical metalens
Afridi, A.; Gieseler, J.; Meyer, N.; Quidant, R.
Nano letters, ISSN: 1530-6984 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 18.0
Publication date: 23/03/2023
Journal article

AUTHOR:VILLEGAS JUAREZ, ARTURO
Title:Optical parameter sensing: sensitivity limits and the advantages of using spatial modes of light
Reading date:26/04/2023
Director:PEREZ TORRES, JUAN
Mention:International Mention
RELATED PUBLICATIONS
Spatial spectroscopy for high resolution imaging
Villegas, A.; Torres, J.
EPJ web of conferences, ISSN: 2100-014X (JCR Impact Factor-2016: 0.197
Publication date: 2020
Journal article

Equivalence regimes for geometric quantum discord and local quantum uncertainty
Cordero, O.; Villegas, A.; Álvarez, J.; De León, R.; Passos, M.; Torres, J.
Physical review, A, ISSN: 2469-9934 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 2.971; Quartil: Q2)
Publication date: 01/10/2021
Journal article

Identification of model particle mixtures using machine-learning-assisted laser diffraction
Villegas, A.; Quiroz, M.; U’Ren, A.; Juan P. Torres; De León, R.
Photonics, ISSN: 2304-6732 (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 2.4; Quartil: Q3)
Publication date: 01/02/2022
Journal article

Steerable photonic jet for super-resolution microscopy
Karamehmedovic, M.; Scheel, K.; Pedersen, F.; Villegas, A.; Hansen, P.
Optics express, ISSN: 1094-4087 (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 3.8; Quartil: Q2)
Publication date: 07/11/2022
Journal article

AUTHOR:ORTIZ DE ORRUÑO CUESTA, UNAI
Title:Optical holographic microscopy for bio- and nanoparticle characterization
Reading date:21/04/2023
Director:VAN HULST, NIEK
Mention:No mention
RELATED PUBLICATIONS
Precise nanosizing with high dynamic range holography
Ortiz De Orruño, U.; Jo, A.; Lee, H.; Van Hulst, N.; Liebel, M.
Nano letters, ISSN: 1530-6984 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 12.262; Quartil: Q1)
Publication date: 13/01/2021
Journal article

Simultaneous sizing and refractive index analysis of heterogeneous nanoparticle suspensions
Ortiz De Orruño, U.; Quidant, R.; Van Hulst, N.; Liebel, M.; Ortega Arroyo, Jaime
ACS nano, ISSN: 1936-0851 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 24.3
Publication date: 10/01/2023
Journal article

AUTHOR:KRAMARENKO, MARIIA
Title:Fluorescence quantum yield and the open circuit voltage in perovskite solar cells
Reading date:24/03/2023
Director:MARTORELL PENA, JORDI
Mention:No mention
RELATED PUBLICATIONS
Natural random nanotexturing of the Au interface for light backscattering enhanced performance in perovskite solar cells
Zhang, H.; Kramarenko, M.; Osmond, J.; Toudert, J.; Martorell, J.
ACS photonics, ISSN: 2330-4022 (JCR Impact Factor-2018: 7.143; Quartil: Q1)
Publication date: 20/03/2018
Journal article

All-Nanoparticle SnO 2 /TiO 2 Electron-Transporting Layers Processed at Low Temperature for Efficient Thin-Film Perovskite Solar Cells
Martínez-denegrí, G.; Colodrero, S.; Kramarenko, M.; Martorell, J.
ACS applied energy materials, ISSN: 2574-0962
Publication date: 22/10/2018
Journal article

Formamidinium Incorporation into Compact Lead Iodide for Low Band Gap Perovskite Solar Cells with Open-Circuit Voltage Approaching the Radiative Limit
Zhang, H.; Kramarenko, M.; Martínez-denegrí, G.; Osmond, J.; Martorell, J.
ACS Applied materials and interfaces, ISSN: 1944-8252 (JCR Impact Factor-2019: 2.568; Quartil: Q1)
Publication date: 06/03/2019
Journal article

Inverse Optical Cavity Design for Ultrabroadband Light Absorption Beyond the Conventional Limit in Low-Bandgap Nonfullerene Acceptor–Based Solar Cells
Liu, Q.; Toudert, J.; Li, T.; Kramarenko, M.; Martínez-denegrí, G.; Ciammaruchi, L.; Zhan, X.; Martorell, J.
Advanced energy materials, ISSN: 1614-6832 (JCR Impact Factor-2019: 25.245; Quartil: Q1)
Publication date: 23/05/2019
Journal article

Relation between fluorescence quantum yield and open-circuit voltage in complete perovskite solar cells
Kramarenko, M.; Ferreira, C. G.; Martínez-denegrí, G.; Sansierra, C.; Toudert, J.; Martorell, J.
Solar RRL, ISSN: 2367-198X (JCR Impact Factor-2020: 8.582; Quartil: Q1)
Publication date: 04/2020
Journal article

Light recycling using perovskite solar cells in a half-cylinder photonic plate for an energy efficient broadband polarized light emission
Ferreira, C. G.; Martínez-denegrí, G.; Kramarenko, M.; Toudert, J.; Martorell, J.
Advanced Photonics Research, ISSN: 2699-9293 (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 0.0
Publication date: 10/2021
Journal article

Wide bandgap perovskite photovoltaic cells for stray light recycling in a system emitting broadband polarized light
Martínez-denegrí, G.; Ferreira, C. G.; Ruiz-Preciado, M.; Fassl, P.; Paetzold, U.; Kramarenko, M.; Martorell, J.
Advanced energy materials, ISSN: 1614-6832 (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 27.8; Quartil: Q1)
Publication date: 09/2022
Journal article

AUTHOR:TAGHIPOUR, NIMA
Title:Solution-processed quantum dot infrared lasers
Reading date:21/03/2023
Director:KONSTANTATOS, GERASIMOS
Mention:No mention
RELATED PUBLICATIONS
Solution-processed PbS quantum dot infrared laser with room-temperature tunable emission in the optical telecommunications window
Whitworth, G. L.; Dalmases, M.; Taghipour, N.; Konstantatos, G.
Nature photonics, ISSN: 1749-4885 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 56.3
Publication date: 10/2021
Journal article

Colloidal Quantum Dot Light Emitting Diodes at Telecom Wavelength with 18% Quantum Efficiency and Over 1 MHz Bandwidth
Pradhan, S.; Dalmases, M.; Taghipour, N.; Kundu, B.; Konstantatos, G.
Advanced science (Weinheim), ISSN: 2198-3844 (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 15.1; Quartil: Q1)
Publication date: 07/2022
Journal article

Ag-Refined Kesterite in Superstrate Solar Cell Configuration with 9.7% Power Conversion Efficiency
Wang, Z.; Wang, Y.; Taghipour, N.; Peng, L.; Konstantatos, G.
Advanced functional materials, ISSN: 1616-301X (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 19.0; Quartil: Q1)
Publication date: 10/2022
Journal article

Colloidal quantum dot infrared lasers featuring sub-single-exciton threshold and very high gain
Taghipour, N.; Dalmases, M.; Dosil, M.; Othonos, A.; Christodoulou, S.; Liga, S.; Konstantatos, G.
Advanced materials, ISSN: 0935-9648 (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 29.4; Quartil: Q1)
Publication date: 04/11/2022
Journal article

Sub-Single-Exciton Near Infrared Lasing Enabled by Heavily Charged Engineered Colloidal Quantum Dots
2022 MRS Fall Meetings and Exhibits
Presentation date: 29/11/2022
Presentation of work at congresses

AUTHOR:WANG, YONGJIE
Title:Eco-friendly solar cells with cation-engineered AgBiS2 nanocrystals
Reading date:23/02/2023
Director:KONSTANTATOS, GERASIMOS
Mention:No mention
RELATED PUBLICATIONS
Colloidal AgBiS2 nanocrystals with reduced recombination yield 6.4% power conversion efficiency in solution-processed solar cells
Burgues-Ceballos, I.; Wang, Y.; Akgül, M.; Konstantatos, G.
Nano Energy, ISSN: 2211-2855 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 27.7
Publication date: 09/2020
Journal article

Mixed AgBiS2 nanocrystals for photovoltaics and photodetectors
Burgués, I.; Wang, Y.; Konstantatos, G.
Nanoscale, ISSN: 2040-3364 (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 6.7; Quartil: Q1)
Publication date: 2022
Journal article

Cation disorder engineering yields AgBiS2 nanocrystals with enhanced optical absorption for efficient ultrathin solar cells
Wang, Y.; Kavanagh, S.; Burgues-Ceballos, I.; Walsh, A.; Scanlon, D.; Konstantatos, G.
Nature photonics, ISSN: 1749-4885 (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 35.0; Quartil: Q1)
Publication date: 03/2022
Journal article

Highly efficient, ultrathin, Cd-free kesterite solar cells in superstrate configuration enabled by band level tuning via Ag incorporation
Wang, Z.; Wang, Y.; Konstantatos, G.
Nano Energy, ISSN: 2211-2855 (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 17.6; Quartil: Q1)
Publication date: 04/2022
Journal article

Environmentally friendly AgBiS2 nanocrystal inks for efficient solar cells employing green solvent processing
Wang, Y.; Peng, L.; Wang, Z.; Konstantatos, G.
Advanced energy materials, ISSN: 1614-6832 (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 27.8; Quartil: Q1)
Publication date: 06/2022
Journal article

Stabilization of environmentally-friendly Cs2TiBr6 perovskite nanocrystals with SnBr4
Liga, S.; Wang, Y.; Konstantatos, G.
Chemical communications, ISSN: 1359-7345 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 10.2
Publication date: 2023
Journal article

Efficient AgBiS2 nanocrystal solar cells enabled by cation disorder engineering
14th International Conference on Hybrid and Organic Photovoltaics
Presentation date: 24/05/2022
Presentation of work at congresses

Highly Efficient AgBiS2 Nanocrystal Solar Cells Enabled by Cation Disorder Engineering
MRS Spring Meeting & Exhibit 2022
Presentation date: 24/05/2022
Presentation of work at congresses

Efficient AgBiS2 Nanocrystal Solar Cells via Cation Disorder Engineering
EMRS Spring Meeting
Presentation date: 02/06/2022
Presentation of work at congresses

AUTHOR:AGARWAL, HITESH
Title:Graphene based optical interconnects and IR photodetectors
Reading date:23/01/2023
Director:KOPPENS, FRANK
Mention:No mention
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2D-3D integration of hexagonal boron nitride and a high-k dielectric for ultrafast graphene-based electro-absorption modulators
Agarwal, H.; Terrés, B.; Orsini, L.; Montanaro, A.; Sorianello, V.; Pantouvaki, M.; Watanabe, K.; Taniguchi, T.; Thourhout, D.; Romagnoli, M.; Koppens, F.
Nature communications, ISSN: 2041-1723 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 17.694; Quartil: Q1)
Publication date: 12/2021
Journal article

2D-3D integration of high-k dielectric with 2D heterostructures for opto-electronic applications
2019 IEEE International Electron Devices Meeting
Presentation date: 12/2019
Presentation of work at congresses

AUTHOR:RODRÍGUEZ ECHARRI, ÁLVARO
Title:Nonlocal and nonlinear effects in nanophotonics
Reading date:12/12/2022
Director:GARCÍA DE ABAJO, JAVIER
Mention:International Mention
RELATED PUBLICATIONS
Enhancement of nonlinear pptical phenomena by localized resonances
Rodríguez Echarri, Á.; Cox, Joel; Yu, R.; García de Abajo, F. Javier
ACS photonics, ISSN: 2330-4022 (JCR Impact Factor-2019: 11.4
Publication date: 18/04/2018
Journal article

Quantum effects in the acoustic plasmons of atomically thin heterostructures
Rodríguez Echarri, Á.; Cox, Joel; García de Abajo, F. Javier
Optica, ISSN: 2334-2536 (JCR Impact Factor-2019: 18.1
Publication date: 20/05/2019
Journal article

Plasmonics in atomically thin crystalline silver films
Fernández, L.; Mkhitaryan, V.; Rodríguez Echarri, Á.; Abd El-Fattah, Z.; Brede, J.; Guo, Q.; Ghosh, A.; García de Abajo, F. Javier; Levanon, N.
ACS nano, ISSN: 1936-0851 (JCR Impact Factor-2019: 23.5
Publication date: 23/07/2019
Journal article

Theory of electron energy-loss spectroscopy in atomically thin metallic films
Rodríguez Echarri, Á.; García de Abajo, F. Javier; Haahr, E.; Pederesen, T.
Physical review research, ISSN: 2643-1564 (JCR Impact Factor-2020: 0.0
Publication date: 28/04/2020
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Anisotropic second-harmonic generation from monocrystalline gold flakes
Boroviks, S.; Yezekyan, T.; Rodríguez Echarri, Á.; García de Abajo, F. Javier; Cox, Joel; Bozhevolnyi, S.; Mortensen, N.; Wolff, C.
Optics letters, ISSN: 0146-9592 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 3.56; Quartil: Q2)
Publication date: 15/02/2021
Journal article

Optical response of noble metal nanostructures: quantum surface effects in crystallographic facets
Rodríguez Echarri, Á.; Gonçalves, P.; Tserkezis, C.; García de Abajo, F. Javier; Mortensen, N.; Cox, Joel
Optica, ISSN: 2334-2536 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 10.644; Quartil: Q1)
Publication date: 20/05/2021
Journal article

Nonlinear plasmonic response in atomically thin metal films
Rodríguez Echarri, Á.; Cox, Joel; Iyikanat, F.; García de Abajo, F. Javier
Nanophotonics, ISSN: 2192-8614 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 7.923; Quartil: Q1)
Publication date: 16/11/2021
Journal article

Direct generation of entangled photon pairs in nonlinear optical waveguides
Rodríguez Echarri, Á.; Cox, Joel; García de Abajo, F. Javier
Nanophotonics, ISSN: 2192-8614 (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 7.5; Quartil: Q1)
Publication date: 04/03/2022
Journal article

AUTHOR:JIMÉNEZ MACHADO, GERARD
Title:Fundamentals of nonlinear interferometers and its use for optical coherence tomography
Reading date:02/12/2022
Director:PEREZ TORRES, JUAN
Mention:International Mention
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How to automate a kinematic mount using a 3D printed arduino-based system
Salazar-Serrano, L.; J. Machado, G.; Juan P. Torres
Inventions, ISSN: 2411-5134
Publication date: 01/06/2018
Journal article

Knotting fractional-order knots with the polarization state of light
Pisanty, E.; J. Machado, G.; Vicuña, V.; Picón, A.; Celi, A.; Juan P. Torres; Lewenstein, M.
Nature photonics, ISSN: 1749-4885 (JCR Impact Factor-2019: 31.241; Quartil: Q1)
Publication date: 01/08/2019
Journal article

Optical coherence tomography with a nonlinear interferometer in the high parametric gain regime
J. Machado, G.; Frascella, G.; Juan P. Torres; Chekhova, M.
Applied physics letters, ISSN: 0003-6951 (JCR Impact Factor-2020: 3.791; Quartil: Q2)
Publication date: 31/08/2020
Journal article

Frequency-correlation requirements on the biphoton wave function in an induced-coherence experiment between separate sources
Rojas, A.; J. Machado, G.; López-Mago, D.; Juan P. Torres
Physical review, A, ISSN: 2469-9934 (JCR Impact Factor-2020: 3.14; Quartil: Q2)
Publication date: 11/11/2020
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Analysis of the signal measured in spectral-domain optical coherence tomography based on nonlinear interferometers
Rojas-Santana, A.; J. Machado, G.; Chekhova, M.; López-Mago, D.; Juan P. Torres
Physical review, A, ISSN: 2469-9926 (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 2.9; Quartil: Q2)
Publication date: 06/09/2022
Journal article

AUTHOR:BAREZA, NESTOR JR
Title:Mid-Infrared Surface Sensing Based on Two-Dimensional Materials
Reading date:07/11/2022
Director:PRUNERI, VALERIO
Co-director:PAULILLO, BRUNO
Mention:No mention
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Scalable and tunable periodic graphene nanohole arrays for mid-infrared plasmonics
Gopalan, K.; Paulillo, B.; Mackenzie, D. M. A.; Rodrigo, D.; Bareza, N.; Whelan, P. R.; Shivayogimath, A.; Pruneri, V.
Nano letters, ISSN: 1530-6984 (JCR Impact Factor-2020: 11.189; Quartil: Q1)
Publication date: 12/09/2018
Journal article

Mid-infrared gas sensing using graphene plasmons tuned by reversible chemical doping
Bareza, N.; Gopalan, K.; Alani, R.; Paulillo, B.; Pruneri, V.
ACS photonics, ISSN: 2330-4022 (JCR Impact Factor-2020: 7.529; Quartil: Q1)
Publication date: 15/04/2020
Journal article

Controlling mid-infrared plasmons in graphene nanostructures through post-fabrication chemical doping
Paulillo, B.; Bareza, N.; Pruneri, V.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS-PHOTONICS, ISSN: 2515-7647 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 1.02; Quartil: Q1)
Publication date: 01/07/2021
Journal article

Phonon-enhanced mid-Infrared CO2 gas sensing using boron nitride nanoresonators
Bareza, N.; Paulillo, B.; Slipchenko, T.; Autore, M.; Martín-Moreno, L.; Dolado, I.; Liu, S.; Edgar, J.; Vélez, S.; Martinez-Moreno, L.; Hillenbrand, Rainer; Pruneri, V.
ACS photonics, ISSN: 2330-4022 (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 7.0; Quartil: Q1)
Publication date: 19/01/2022
Journal article

Graphene gas sensor with mid-infrared plasmons tuned by reversible chemical doping
SPIE Optics+Optoelectronics 2021
Presentation date: 18/04/2021
Presentation of work at congresses

Mid-infrared gas sensor based on hybrid graphene nanostructures and ultrathin gas-adsorbing polymer
Conference on Lasers & Electro-Optics / European Quantum Electronics Conference 2021
Presentation date: 21/06/2021
Presentation of work at congresses

AUTHOR:LAGO RIVERA, DARÍO
Title:Remote distribution of quantum states assisted by multimode quantum memories
Reading date:02/11/2022
Director:DE RIEDMATTEN, HUGUES
Mention:No mention
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Quantum frequency conversion of memory-compatible single photons from 606 nm to the telecom C-band
Nicolas, M.; Lago, D.; Lenhard, A.; Heinze, G.; de Riedmatten, H.
Optica, ISSN: 2334-2536 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 19.8
Publication date: 20/05/2018
Journal article

Laser-written integrated platform for quantum storage of heralded single photons
Seri, A.; Corrielli, G.; Lago, D.; Lenhard, A.; de Riedmatten, H.; Osellame, R.; Mazzera, M.
Optica, ISSN: 2334-2536 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 19.8
Publication date: 20/08/2018
Journal article

Quantum Storage of Frequency-Multiplexed Heralded Single Photons
Seri, A.; Lago, D.; Lenhard, A.; Corrielli, G.; Osellame, R.; Mazzera, M.; de Riedmatten, H.
Physical review letters, ISSN: 0031-9007 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 16.8
Publication date: 22/08/2019
Journal article

Storage of frequency-multiplexed heralded single photons in a laser-written waveguide
International Conference on Integrated Quantum PhotonicsInternational Conference on Integrated Quantum Photonics
Presentation date: 16/10/2018
Presentation of work at congresses

Heralded entanglement between spatially separated multimode solid-state quantum memories
2020 QTech
Presentation date: 04/11/2020
Presentation of work at congresses

Indistinguishable sources of telecom and quantum memory-compatible photon pairs: towards a quantum repeater test bed
Quantum Technology International Conference
Presentation date: 04/11/2020
Presentation of work at congresses

Telecom-heralded entanglement distribution between remote multimode solid-state quantum memories
Conference on Lasers & Electro-Optics / European Quantum Electronics Conference 2021
Presentation date: 22/06/2021
Presentation of work at congresses

Telecom-heralded entanglement between remote multimode solid-state quantum memories
2nd European Quantum Technology Conference
Presentation date: 30/11/2021
Presentation of work at congresses

Telecom-heralded entanglement distribution between remote, multimode, solid-state quantum memories
APS March Meeting 2022
Presentation date: 14/03/2022
Presentation of work at congresses

Multiplexed quantum teleportation from a telecom qubit to a matter qubit through 1 km of optical fibre
Quantum Matter
Presentation date: 21/06/2022
Presentation of work at congresses

AUTHOR:ARGÜELLO LUENGO, JAVIER
Title:Synthetic quantum matter using atoms and light
Reading date:21/10/2022
Director:CHANG, DARRICK
Co-director:GONZALEZ TUDELA, ALEJANDRO
Mention:No mention
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Analogue quantum chemistry simulation
Argüello-Luengo, J.; González, A.; Shi, T.; Zoller, P.; Cirac, Ignacio
Nature, ISSN: 0028-0836 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 69.504; Quartil: Q1)
Publication date: 10/10/2019
Journal article

Quantum simulation of two-dimensional quantum chemistry in optical lattices
Argüello-Luengo, J.; González, A.; Shi, T.; Zoller, P.; Cirac, Ignacio
Physical review research, ISSN: 2643-1564 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 4.6
Publication date: 16/10/2020
Journal article

Engineering analog quantum chemistry Hamiltonians using cold atoms in optical lattices
Argüello-Luengo, J.; Shi, T.; González, A.
Physical review. A, Atomic, molecular, and optical physics, ISSN: 1094-1622 (JCR Impact Factor-2019: 2.777; Quartil: Q2)
Publication date: 14/04/2021
Journal article

Optomechanical strong coupling between a single photon and a single atom
Argüello-Luengo, J.; Chang, D.
New journal of physics, ISSN: 1367-2630 (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 3.3; Quartil: Q2)
Publication date: 01/02/2022
Journal article

Tuning long-range fermion-mediated interactions in cold-atom quantum simulators
Argüello-Luengo, J.; González-Tudela, A.; González-Cuadra, D.
Physical review letters, ISSN: 0031-9007 (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 8.6; Quartil: Q1)
Publication date: 17/08/2022
Journal article

Cold atoms simulator of quantum chemistry
5th Conference on Quantum Information in Spain
Presentation date: 30/05/2019
Presentation of work at congresses

Simulating quantum chemistry using cold atoms
IONS Barcelona 2019
Presentation date: 27/06/2019
Presentation of work at congresses

Quantum simulation of quantum chemistry in optical lattices
Quantum 2020
Presentation date: 20/10/2020
Presentation of work at congresses

Towards quantum chemistry simulation with ultracold atoms
6th Quantum Information in Spain
Presentation date: 12/05/2021
Presentation of work at congresses

Strong optomechanical coupling of a single photon and a single atom
NONGAUSS workshop
Presentation date: 19/05/2021
Presentation of work at congresses

Single-photon and single-atom optomechanical strong coupling
2nd workshop on waveguide QED
Presentation date: 24/06/2021
Presentation of work at congresses

Reaching strong optomechanical coupling between a single photon and single atom
Quantum Optics X
Presentation date: 09/09/2021
Presentation of work at congresses

Reaching strong optomechanical coupling between a single photon and a single atom
XIII Reunión Nacional de Óptica
Presentation date: 23/11/2021
Presentation of work at congresses

Strong optomechanical coupling between a single photon and single atom
QUENOCOBA workshop
Presentation date: 01/03/2022
Presentation of work at congresses

Simulating quantum chemistry using ultracold atoms (Best article 2019-2020)
XXXVIII Reunión Bienal de la Real Sociedad Española de Física
Presentation date: 14/07/2022
Presentation of work at congresses

Tunable long-range fermion-mediated interactions in cold-atom quantum simulators
XXXVIII Reunión Bienal de la Real Sociedad Española de Física
Presentation date: 12/07/2022
Presentation of work at congresses

AUTHOR:DE ROQUE FERNANDEZ, PABLO MANUEL
Title:Contributions to nanophotonics: linear, nonlinear and quantum phenomena
Reading date:18/10/2022
Director:VAN HULST, NIEK
Mention:No mention
RELATED PUBLICATIONS
Rapid and robust control of single quantum dots
Accanto, N.; De Roque, P.; Galvan-Sosa, M.; Christodoulou, S.; Van Hulst, N.
Light-Science & Applications, ISSN: 2047-7538 (JCR Impact Factor-2020: 23.8
Publication date: 03/2017
Journal article

Roadmap on plasmonics
GROSS, P.; Lawrence, M.; De Roque, P.; Van Hulst, N.
Journal of optics, ISSN: 2040-8978 (JCR Impact Factor-2020: 5.0
Publication date: 01/04/2018
Journal article

Nanoscale Mapping and Control of Antenna-Coupling Strength for Bright Single Photon Sources
De Roque, P.; Van Hulst, N.
Nano letters, ISSN: 1530-6984 (JCR Impact Factor-2020: 19.3
Publication date: 11/04/2018
Journal article

Selective excitation of individual nanoantennas by pure spectral phase control in the ultrafast coherent regime
Accanto, N.; De Roque, P.; Galvan-Sosa, M.; Hancu, I.; Van Hulst, N.
Nanophotonics, ISSN: 2192-8614 (JCR Impact Factor-2020: 8.449; Quartil: Q1)
Publication date: 07/09/2020
Journal article

AUTHOR:KOTTMANN, KORBINIAN GEBHARD
Title:Investigating Quantum Many-Body Systems with Tensor Networks, Machine Learning and Quantum Computers
Reading date:14/10/2022
Director:ACÍN DAL MASCHIO, ANTONIO
Director:LEWENSTEIN, MACIEJ
Mention:International Mention
RELATED PUBLICATIONS
Unsupervised phase discovery with deep anomaly detection
Kottmann, K.; Huembeli, P.; Lewenstein, M.; Acín, A.
Physical review letters, ISSN: 0031-9007 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 16.8
Publication date: 21/10/2020
Journal article

Unsupervised mapping of phase diagrams of 2D systems from infinite projected entangled-pair states via deep anomaly detection
Kottmann, K.; Lewenstein, M.; Acín, A.
Scipost physics, ISSN: 2542-4653 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 8.9
Publication date: 09/08/2021
Journal article

Unsupervised machine learning of topological phase transitions from experimental data
Dawid, A.; Kottmann, K.; Lewenstein, M.; Dauphin, A.
Machine learning: science and technology, ISSN: 2632-2153 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 6.013; Quartil: Q1)
Publication date: 01/09/2021
Journal article

Detecting ergodic bubbles at the crossover to many-body localization using neural networks
Szoldra, T.; Sierant, P.; Kottmann, K.; Lewenstein, M.; Zakrzewski, Jakub
Physical review. B, ISSN: 2469-9969 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 3.908; Quartil: Q2)
Publication date: 29/10/2021
Journal article

Supersolid-superfluid phase separation in the extended Bose-Hubbard model
Kottmann, K.; Haller, A.; Acín, A.; Astrakharchik, G.; Lewenstein, M.
Physical review. B, ISSN: 2469-9969 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 3.908; Quartil: Q2)
Publication date: 01/11/2021
Journal article

AUTHOR:TROULLINOU, CHARIKLEIA
Title:Squeezed-ligh-enhanced magnetometry in a high density atomic vapor
Reading date:29/09/2022
Director:MITCHELL, MORGAN
Mention:No mention
RELATED PUBLICATIONS
Signal tracking beyond the time resolution of an atomic sensor by Kalman filtering
Jimenez-Martinez, R.; Kolodynski, J.; Troullinou, C.; Lucivero, V. G.; Jong, K.; Mitchell, M.W.
Physical review letters, ISSN: 0031-9007 (JCR Impact Factor-2020: 9.161; Quartil: Q1)
Publication date: 26/01/2018
Journal article

Measurement-induced, spatially-extended entanglement in a hot, strongly-interacting atomic system
Kong, J.; Jimenez-Martinez, R.; Troullinou, C.; Lucivero, V. G.; Tóth, G.; Mitchell, M.W.
Nature communications, ISSN: 2041-1723 (JCR Impact Factor-2020: 14.919; Quartil: Q1)
Publication date: 12/2020
Journal article

Squeezed-light enhancement and backaction evasion in a high sensitivity optically pumped magnetometer
Troullinou, C.; Jimenez-Martinez, R.; Kong, J.; Lucivero, V. G.; Mitchell, M.W.
Physical review letters, ISSN: 0031-9007 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 9.185; Quartil: Q1)
Publication date: 02/11/2021
Journal article

Towards a high-density squeezed-light magnetometer
Workshop on Optically Pumped Magnetometers
Presentation date: 21/08/2017
Presentation of work at congresses

Squeezed light enhanced magnetometer with high density alkali vapor
IONS BCN ’19
Presentation date: 26/06/2019
Presentation of work at congresses

High-sensitivity optical magnetometry with squeezed light
Quantum Sensing and Magnetometry
Presentation date: 13/08/2019
Presentation of work at congresses

Sub-pT optical magnetometry with squeezed light
Basel Quantum Metrology Sensing
Presentation date: 13/02/2020
Presentation of work at congresses

Quantum enhancement of sub pT/ Hz^{1/2} optically pumped magnetometer with squeezed light
Hot Vapor Workshop - Stuttgart 2021
Presentation date: 22/03/2021
Presentation of work at congresses

Squeezed-light enhancement of sensitivity and signal bandwidth in an optically-pumped magnetometer
Workshop on Optically Pumped Magnetometers
Presentation date: 04/10/2021
Presentation of work at congresses

Tricks with atom-resonant quantum light: tailored photons and squeezed-light-enhanced atomic magnetometry.
Workshop on Quantum Interaction of Distant Objects & Applications of Optically Connected Atoms and Nanoparticles
Presentation date: 22/10/2021
Presentation of work at congresses

AUTHOR:OLIVEIRA DE ALMEIDA, JESSICA
Title:Quantum Optics at its best: from quantum interferometry to quantum metrology
Reading date:28/07/2022
Director:LEWENSTEIN, MACIEJ
Co-director:SKOTINIOTIS, MICHALIS
Mention:No mention
RELATED PUBLICATIONS
Significant nonclassical paths with atoms and cavities in the double-slit experiment
Oliveira De Almeida, J.; Lewenstein, M.; Quach, J.
Physical review, A, ISSN: 2469-9926 (JCR Impact Factor-2020: 5.3
Publication date: 23/10/2020
Journal article

Discrimination and estimation of incoherent sources under misalignment
Oliveira De Almeida, J.; Kolodynski, J.; Hirche, C.; Lewenstein, M.; Skotiniotis, M.
Physical review, A, ISSN: 2469-9926 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 2.971; Quartil: Q2)
Publication date: 03/02/2021
Journal article

AUTHOR:LIU, XINYAO
Title:Atomic imaging of complex molecular
Reading date:27/07/2022
Director:BIEGERT, JENS
Mention:No mention
RELATED PUBLICATIONS
Imaging an isolated water molecule using a single electron wave packet
Liu, X.; Amini, K.; Steinle, T.; Sanchez, A.; Belsa, B.; Moniruzzaman, S.; Steinmetzer, J.; Anh-Thu, L.
Journal of chemical physics, ISSN: 0021-9606 (JCR Impact Factor-2019: 2.991; Quartil: Q2)
Publication date: 14/07/2019
Journal article

Imaging an isolated water molecule with an attosecond electron wave packet
Liu, X.; Amini, K.; Steinle, T.; Sanchez, A.; Moniruzzaman, S.; Belsa, B.; Steinmetzer, J.; Anh-Thu, L.; Moshammer, R.; Pfeifer, T.; Ullrich, J.; Moszynski, .; Lin, C.; Gräfe, S.; Biegert, J.
Journal of physics: conference series, ISSN: 1742-6588 (JCR Impact Factor-2020: 0.21; Quartil: Q4)
Publication date: 01/01/2020
Journal article

Ultrafast imaging of the Renner-Teller effect in a field-dressed molecule
Amini, K.; Sclafani, M.; Steinle, T.; Moniruzzaman, S.; Sanchez, A.; Liu, X.; Anh-Thu, L.; Steinmetzer, J.; Pfeiffer, T.; Moshammer, R.; Ullrich, J.; Lewenstein, M.; Moszynski, .; García de Abajo, F. Javier; Lin, C.; Gräfe, S.; Biegert, J.
Journal of physics: conference series, ISSN: 1742-6588 (JCR Impact Factor-2020: 0.21; Quartil: Q4)
Publication date: 01/01/2020
Journal article

Laser-induced electron diffraction of the ultrafast umbrella motion in ammonia
Belsa, B.; Amini, K.; Liu, X.; Sanchez, A.; Steinle, T.; Steinmetzer, J.; Biegert, J.
Structural Dynamics-US, ISSN: 2329-7778 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 3.67; Quartil: Q2)
Publication date: 13/01/2021
Journal article

Molecular structure retrieval directly from laboratory-frame photoelectron spectra in laser-induced electron diffraction
Sanchez, A.; Amini, K.; Belsa, B.; Liu, X.; Steinle, T.; Biegert, J.
Nature communications, ISSN: 2041-1723 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 17.694; Quartil: Q1)
Publication date: 09/03/2021
Journal article

High density molecular jets of complex neutral organic molecules with Tesla valves
Shaikh, .; Liu, X.; Amini, K.; Steinle, T.; Biegert, J.
Review of scientific instruments, ISSN: 0034-6748 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 1.843; Quartil: Q3)
Publication date: 01/10/2021
Journal article

Machine learning for laser-induced electron diffraction imaging of molecular structures
Liu, X.; Amini, K.; Sanchez, A.; Belsa, B.; Steinle, T.; Biegert, J.
Communications chemistry, ISSN: 2399-3669 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 7.211; Quartil: Q1)
Publication date: 12/2021
Journal article

AUTHOR:ROMBAUT SEGARRA, JUAN
Title:Multifunctional optical surfaces for optoelectronic devices
Reading date:12/07/2022
Director:PRUNERI, VALERIO
Mention:No mention
RELATED PUBLICATIONS
Antireflective Transparent Oleophobic Surfaces by Noninteracting Cavities
Rombaut, J.; Maniyara, R.; Osmond, J.; Senaratne, W.; Baker, D.; Mazumder, P.; Pruneri, V.
ACS applied materials and interfaces, ISSN: 1944-8244 (JCR Impact Factor-2020: 9.229; Quartil: Q1)
Publication date: 12/12/2018
Journal article

Nanostructured Hybrid-Material Transparent Surface with Antireflection Properties and a Facile Fabrication Process
Rombaut, J.; Mazumder, P.; Pruneri, V.
ACS omega, ISSN: 2470-1343 (JCR Impact Factor-2020: 3.9
Publication date: 26/11/2019
Journal article

Antireflective multilayer surface with self-cleaning subwavelength structures
Rombaut, J.; Pruneri, V.
ACS photonics, ISSN: 2330-4022 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 7.077; Quartil: Q1)
Publication date: 17/03/2021
Journal article

Omnidirectional antireflection biomimetic surfaces for display screens
Fifth International Conference on Multifunctional, Hybrid and Nanomaterials
Presentation date: 06/03/2017
Presentation of work at congresses

Graphene for transparent conductors and infrared sensing
2017 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics
Presentation of work at congresses

Nano-structured optical surfaces base on ultrathin materials for displays and sensing
10th International Conference on Metamaterials, Photonic Crystals and Plasmonics
Presentation of work at congresses

AUTHOR:JULIÀ FARRÉ, SERGI
Title:Controlling interactions in quantum materials: from a microscopic description to quantum simulation
Reading date:28/06/2022
Director:LEWENSTEIN, MACIEJ
Co-director:DAUPHIN, ALEXANDRE
Mention:No mention
RELATED PUBLICATIONS
Nanoscale phase separation and pseudogap in the hole-doped cuprates from fluctuating Cu-O-Cu bonds
Dauphin, A.; Wall, S.; Julià, S.; Lewenstein, M.; Grzybowski, P.; Chhajlany, R.; Grochowski, P.
Physical review B: condensed matter and materials physics, ISSN: 1098-0121 (JCR Impact Factor-2018: 1.503; Quartil: Q1)
Publication date: 10/03/2020
Journal article

Bounds on the capacity and power of quantum batteries
Julià, S.; Salamon, T.; Riera , A.; Bera, M.; Lewenstein, M.
Physical review research, ISSN: 2643-1564 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 0.0
Publication date: 01/05/2020
Journal article

Self-Trapped polarons and topological defects in a topological mott insulator
Julià, S.; Müller, M.; Lewenstein, M.; Dauphin, A.
Physical review letters, ISSN: 0031-9007 (JCR Impact Factor-2020: 15.2
Publication date: 11/12/2020
Journal article

AUTHOR:ELU ETXANO, UGAITZ
Title:High-peak-power mid-infrared OPCPAs for extreme nonlinear photonics
Reading date:03/05/2022
Director:BIEGERT, JENS
Mention:No mention
RELATED PUBLICATIONS
Extreme temporal compression of ultra-broadband mid-infrared pulses
Publication date: 15/02/2022
Book chapter

High average power and single-cycle pulses from a mid-IR optical parametric chirped pulse amplifier
Elu, U.; Biegert, J.
Optica, ISSN: 2334-2536 (JCR Impact Factor-2020: 18.7
Publication date: 20/09/2017
Journal article

Infrared electric field sampled frequency comb spectroscopy
Shaiju, A.; Elu, U.; Schunemann, P.; Biegert, J.
Science advances, ISSN: 2375-2548 (JCR Impact Factor-2020: 16.6
Publication date: 12/06/2019
Journal article

Table-top high-energy 7¿¿µm OPCPA and 260¿¿mJ Ho:YLF pump laser
Elu, U.; Steinle, T.; Maidment, L.; Zawilski, K.; Schunemann, P.; Simon-Boisson, C.; Biegert, J.
Optics letters, ISSN: 0146-9592 (JCR Impact Factor-2020: 7.0
Publication date: 01/07/2019
Journal article

Few-cycle mid-infrared pulses from BaGa2GeSe6
Elu, U.; Maidment, L.; Vamos, L.; Steinle, T.; Haberstroh, F.; Petrov, V.; Badikov, V.; Badikov, D.; Biegert, J.
Optics letters, ISSN: 0146-9592 (JCR Impact Factor-2020: 7.0
Publication date: 01/07/2020
Journal article

Seven-octave high-brightness and carrier-envelope-phase-stable light source
Elu, U.; Maidment, L.; Vamos, L.; Badikov, V.; Badikov, D.; Petrov, V.; Biegert, J.
Nature photonics, ISSN: 1749-4885 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 39.728; Quartil: Q1)
Publication date: 04/2021
Journal article

44 µJ, 160 kHz, few-cycle mid-IR OPCPA with chirp reversal
2016 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics
Presentation date: 05/06/2016
Presentation of work at congresses

Single-cycle, 9.6-W, mid-IR pulses via soliton selfcompression from a 21-W OPCPA at 3.25 µm and 160 kHz
Advanced Solid State Lasers 2017
Presentation date: 01/10/2017
Presentation of work at congresses

260-mJ Ho:YLF pump for a 7-µm OPCPA
High Intensity Lasers and High Field 2018
Presentation date: 27/03/2018
Presentation of work at congresses

Single-cycle, high-power, mid-IR optical parametric chirped amplifier
Mid-Infrared Coherent Sources
Presentation date: 26/03/2018
Presentation of work at congresses

Direct electric-field sampled infrared spectroscopy from 3--25 µm
Conference on Lasers and Electro
Presentation date: 13/05/2018
Presentation of work at congresses

Towards a CEP-stable 10-mJ-level mid-IR OPCPA at 7 µm
Conference on Lasers & Electro-Optics / European Quantum Electronics Conference 2019
Presentation date: 23/06/2019
Presentation of work at congresses

340 - 40,000 nm coherent light source
2021 IEEE Photonics Conference
Presentation date: 18/10/2021
Presentation of work at congresses

AUTHOR:DESHMUKH, CHETAN
Title:Detection of a single erbium ion in a nanoparticle
Reading date:29/04/2022
Director:DE RIEDMATTEN, HUGUES
Mention:No mention
RELATED PUBLICATIONS
Coherent optical and spin spectroscopy of nanoscale Pr3+:Y2O3
Deshmukh, C.; Ferrier, A.; de Riedmatten, H.; Goldner, Philippe
Physical review. B, ISSN: 2469-9950 (JCR Impact Factor-2020: 6.5
Publication date: 04/10/2019
Journal article

Dynamic control of Purcell enhanced emission of erbium ions in nanoparticles
Deshmukh, C.; de Riedmatten, H.
Nature communications, ISSN: 2041-1723 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 17.694; Quartil: Q1)
Publication date: 06/2021
Journal article

AUTHOR:VENTURINI, VALERIA
Title:Mechanisms and functions of the nucleus as a mechano-controller of cell contractility and migration plasticity
Reading date:08/04/2022
Tutor/a:SEWELL, ROBERT
Director:WIESER, STEFAN
Co-director:RUPRECHT, VERENA
Mention:No mention
RELATED PUBLICATIONS
Direct force measurements of subcellular mechanics in confinement using optical tweezers
Català, F.; Venturini, V.; Ruprecht, Verena; Krieg, Michael
Journal of visualized experiments, ISSN: 1940-087X (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 1.424; Quartil: Q3)
Publication date: 31/08/2021
Journal article

How do Cells Sense Physical Forces? Cellular Mechanosensing and Motility in Biomimetic 3D Environments
Joint 12th EBSA – 10th ICBP-IUPAP BIOPHYSICS CONGRESS
Presentation date: 07/2019
Presentation of work at congresses

AUTHOR:SUKEERT, SUKEERT
Title:Versatile nonlinear frequency conversion sources in the near- and mid-infrared
Reading date:09/03/2022
Director:EBRAHIM-ZADEH, MAJID
Mention:No mention
RELATED PUBLICATIONS
Widely tunable room-temperature continuous-wave optical parametric oscillator based on periodically-poled KTiOPO4
Devi, K.; Padhye, A.; Sukeert, S.; Ebrahim-Zadeh, M.
Optics express, ISSN: 1094-4087 (JCR Impact Factor-2020: 3.894; Quartil: Q1)
Publication date: 19/08/2019
Journal article

Green-pumped optical parametric oscillator based on fan-out grating periodically-poled MgO-doped congruent LiTaO3
Sukeert, S.; Kumar, S. Chaitanya; Ebrahim-Zadeh, M.
Optics letters, ISSN: 0146-9592 (JCR Impact Factor-2020: 3.776; Quartil: Q1)
Publication date: 01/12/2019
Journal article

Green-pumped continuous-wave parametric oscillator based on fanout–grating MgO:PPLN
Sukeert, S.; Kumar, S. Chaitanya; Ebrahim-Zadeh, M.
Optics letters, ISSN: 0146-9592 (JCR Impact Factor-2020: 3.776; Quartil: Q1)
Publication date: 01/12/2020
Journal article

High-Power, Continuous-Wave, Fiber-Pumped Difference-Frequency-Generation at 2.26 µm
Sukeert, S.; Kumar, S. Chaitanya; Ebrahim-Zadeh, M.
IEEE photonics technology letters, ISSN: 1041-1135 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 2.414; Quartil: Q3)
Publication date: 15/06/2021
Journal article

High-power continuous-wave mid-infrared difference-frequency generation in the presence of thermal effects
Sukeert, S.; Kumar, S. Chaitanya; Ebrahim-Zadeh, M.
Journal of the Optical Society of America B. Optical physics, ISSN: 0740-3224 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 2.058; Quartil: Q3)
Publication date: 01/08/2021
Journal article

Widely tunable, green -pumped, visible and near-infrared continuous-wave optical parametric oscillator based on fan-out-grating PPKTP
8th EPS-QEOD Europhoton conference 2018
Presentation date: 06/09/2018
Presentation of work at congresses

Green-pumped optical parametric oscillator based on fan-out-grating periodically-poled Mg-doped congruent LiTaO3
Conference on Lasers & Electro-Optics / European Quantum Electronics Conference 2019
Presentation date: 27/06/2019
Presentation of work at congresses

Green-pumped optical parametric oscillator based on fanout-grating periodically-poled Mg-doped congruent LiTaO3
2019 IEEE Photonics Conference
Presentation date: 02/10/2019
Presentation of work at congresses

Rapidly tunable continuous-wave green-pumped optical parametric oscillator based on fanout MgO:PPLN
2020 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics: Science and Innovation
Presentation date: 12/05/2020
Presentation of work at congresses

Continuous-wave green-pumped optical parametric oscillator based on fanout MgO:PPLN
2020 IEEE Photonics Conference
Presentation date: 29/09/2020
Presentation of work at congresses

High-Power Fiber-Pumped Continuous-Wave Difference-Frequency-Generation at 2.26 µm
Conference on Lasers & Electro-Optics / European Quantum Electronics Conference 2021
Presentation date: 25/06/2021
Presentation of work at congresses

Continuous-wave high-power fiber-based difference-frequency-generation at 2.26 µm
2021 IEEE Photonics Conference
Presentation date: 18/10/2021
Presentation of work at congresses

AUTHOR:KEARY, SARAH
Title:Spatiotemporal organisation of protein nanoclusters in adhesion complexes
Reading date:28/02/2022
Director:GARCÍA PARAJO, MARÍA
Co-director:CAMPELO AUBARELL, FELIX
Mention:International Mention
RELATED PUBLICATIONS
Shear forces induce ICAM-1 nanoclustering on endothelial cells that impact on T-cell migration
Piechocka, I.; Keary, S.; Sosa-Costa, A.; Lau, L.; Mohan, N.; Stanisvljevic, J.; Borgman, K.; Lakadamyali, M.; Manzo, C.; García-Parajo, M.
Biophysical journal, ISSN: 0006-3495 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 3.699; Quartil: Q2)
Publication date: 06/2021
Journal article

Dissecting the dynamics of integrin clustering and focal adhesion formation at the nano-scale
FEBS Workshop Biological Surfaces and Interfaces: Interface Dynamics
Presentation date: 05/07/2017
Presentation of work at congresses

Super-Resolution Microscopy Reveals Nano-Hubs of Spatially Segregated Proteins Within Focal Adhesions
GRS-Deciphering Extracellular Matrix Complexity: From Molecular Mechanisms to Tissue Functions
Presentation date: 04/05/2019
Presentation of work at congresses

Super-resolution microscopy reveals nano-hubs of spatially segregated proteins within focal adhesions
GRC-2019 Fibronectin, Integrins and Related Molecules
Presentation date: 07/05/2019
Presentation of work at congresses

Super-resolution microscopy reveals nano-hubs of spatially segregated proteins within focal adhesions.
ASCB- 2020 Cell Bio Virtual
Presentation date: 15/12/2020
Presentation of work at congresses

AUTHOR:ÖZDEMIR, ONUR
Title:Further Into the Infrared With Quantum Dot Photodetectors
Reading date:04/02/2022
Director:KONSTANTATOS, GERASIMOS
Mention:No mention
RELATED PUBLICATIONS
High Sensitivity Hybrid PbS CQD-TMDC Photodetectors up to 2 µm
Özdemir, O.; Gupta, S.; Konstantatos, G.
ACS photonics, ISSN: 2330-4022 (JCR Impact Factor-2019: 6.864; Quartil: Q1)
Publication date: 16/10/2019
Journal article

Mid- and long-wave infrared optoelectronics via intraband transitions in PbS Colloidal Quantum Dots
Ramiro, I.; Özdemir, O.; Christodoulou, S.; Gupta, S.; Dalmases, M.; Torre, I.; Konstantatos, G.
Nano letters, ISSN: 1530-6984 (JCR Impact Factor-2020: 11.189; Quartil: Q1)
Publication date: 12/02/2020
Journal article

Size- and temperature-dependent intraband optical properties of heavily n-doped PbS colloidal quantum dot solid-state films
Ramiro, I.; Kundu, B.; Dalmases, M.; Özdemir, O.; Pedrosa, M.; Konstantatos, G.
ACS nano, ISSN: 1936-0851 (JCR Impact Factor-2020: 15.881; Quartil: Q1)
Publication date: 23/06/2020
Journal article

Single-exciton gain and stimulated emission across the infrared telecom band from robust heavily doped PbS colloidal quantum dots
Christodoulou, S.; Ramiro, I.; Othonos, A.; Dalmases, M.; Özdemir, O.; Pradhan, S.; Itskos, Grigorios; Konstantatos, G.
Nano letters, ISSN: 1530-6984 (JCR Impact Factor-2020: 11.189; Quartil: Q1)
Publication date: 12/08/2020
Journal article

Intraband Mid and Long Wave Infrared PbS Colloidal Quantum Dot Photodetectors Enabled by Robust Heavy Doping
MRS Fall Meetings and Exhibits 2019
Presentation date: 04/06/2019
Presentation of work at congresses

AUTHOR:CASTILLA GÓMEZ, MANUEL SEBASTIÁN
Title:Photodetectors based on graphene pn-junctions for mid-infrared and terahertz range
Reading date:31/01/2022
Director:KOPPENS, FRANK
Mention:No mention
RELATED PUBLICATIONS
Nonequilibrium properties of graphene probed by superconducting tunnel spectroscopy
Castilla, S.
Physical review. B, ISSN: 2469-9950 (JCR Impact Factor-2019: 6.6
Publication date: 13/02/2019
Journal article

Fast and Sensitive Terahertz Detection Using an Antenna-Integrated Graphene pn Junction
Castilla, S.; Nikitin, A.; Watanabe, K.; Taniguchi, T.; Lidorikis, E.; Hillenbrand, Rainer; Tielrooij, Klaas-jan; Koppens, F.
Nano letters, ISSN: 1530-6984 (JCR Impact Factor-2019: 20.5
Publication date: 08/05/2019
Journal article

Plasmonic antenna coupling to hyperbolic phonon-polaritons for sensitive and fast mid-infrared photodetection with graphene
Castilla, S.; Vangelidis, I.; Pusapati, V.; Autore, M.; Slipchenko, T.; Rajendran, K.; Kim, S.; Watanabe, K.; Taniguchi, T.; Martín-Moreno, L.; Englund, D.; Tielrooij, Klaas-jan; Hillenbrand, Rainer; Lidorikis, E.; Koppens, F.
Nature communications, ISSN: 2041-1723 (JCR Impact Factor-2020: 14.919; Quartil: Q1)
Publication date: 12/2020
Journal article

Plasmonics of supported nanoparticles reveals adhesion at the nanoscale: implications for metals on dielectrics
Lazzari, R.; Castilla, S.
ACS applied nano materials, ISSN: 2574-0970 (JCR Impact Factor-2020: 5.097; Quartil: Q2)
Publication date: 24/12/2020
Journal article

Highly sensitive, ultrafast photo-thermoelectric graphene THz detector
43rd International Conference on Infrared Millimeter and Terahertz Waves
Presentation date: 09/09/2018
Presentation of work at congresses

Bound in the continuum modes in indirectly-patterned hyperbolic media
Conference on Lasers & Electro-Optics / European Quantum Electronics Conference 2019
Presentation date: 21/06/2021
Presentation of work at congresses

AUTHOR:PÉREZ SALINAS, DANIEL
Title:Inhomogeneity and disorder in ultrafast phase transitions
Reading date:31/01/2022
Director:WALL, SIMON ELLIOT
Mention:No mention
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Imaging nanometer phase coexistence at defects during the insulator–metal phase transformation in VO2 thin films by resonant soft X-ray holography
Vidas, L.; Günther, C.; Miller, T.; Pérez, D.; Martinez, E.; Wall, S.
Nano letters, ISSN: 1530-6984 (JCR Impact Factor-2019: 20.5
Publication date: 16/05/2018
Journal article

Study of second and third harmonic generation from an indium tin oxide nanolayer: Influence of nonlocal effects and hot electrons
Rodriguez, L.; Scalora, Michael; Johnson, A. S.; Cojocaru, C.; Akozbek, N.; Coppens, Z. J.; Pérez, D.; Wall, S.; Trull, J.
APL Photonics, ISSN: 2378-0967 (JCR Impact Factor-2020: 5.672; Quartil: Q1)
Publication date: 03/01/2020
Journal article

Does Vo2 host a transient monoclinic metallic phase?
Vidas, L.; Martinez, E.; Pérez, D.; Wall, S.
Physical Review X, ISSN: 2160-3308 (JCR Impact Factor-2020: 15.762; Quartil: Q1)
Publication date: 27/08/2020
Journal article

Quantitative hyperspectral coherent diffractive imaging spectroscopy of a solid-state phase transition in vanadium dioxide
Johnson, A. S.; Valls, J.; Vidas, L.; Pérez, D.; Günther, C.; Wall, S.
Science advances, ISSN: 2375-2548 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 14.957; Quartil: Q1)
Publication date: 13/08/2021
Journal article

Second harmonic generation from an ITO nanolayer: experiment versus theory
Nanophotonics VIII
Presentation date: 01/04/2020
Presentation of work at congresses

AUTHOR:PRAKASH, VINDHIYA
Title:NARROWBAND PHOTON PAIRS FOR ATOMS: HIGH RESOLUTION SPECTRAL ENGINEERING AND CHARACTERISATION
Reading date:16/12/2021
Director:MITCHELL, MORGAN
Mention:No mention
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Maltese cross coupling to individual cold atoms in free space
Bruno, N.; Bianchet, L.; Prakash, V.; Li, N.; Alves, N.; Mitchell, M.W.
Optics express, ISSN: 1094-4087 (JCR Impact Factor-2019: 6.7
Publication date: 14/10/2019
Journal article

Narrowband photon pairs with independent frequency tuning for quantum light-matter interactions
Prakash, V.; Bianchet, L.; Torrent, M.; Gomez, P.; Bruno, N.; Mitchell, M.W.
Optics express, ISSN: 1094-4087 (JCR Impact Factor-2019: 6.7
Publication date: 23/12/2019
Journal article

Autoheterodyne characterization of narrow-band photon pairs
Prakash, V.; Sierant, A.; Mitchell, M.W.
Physical review letters, ISSN: 0031-9007 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 9.185; Quartil: Q1)
Publication date: 19/07/2021
Journal article

A system to interact entangled photon pairs with individual atoms.
Quantum Optics Conference 2018
Presentation date: 01/03/2018
Presentation of work at congresses

Exploring Two Photon Processes Mediated by an Atom
International Conference on Atomic Physics 2018
Presentation date: 25/07/2018
Presentation of work at congresses

POSTER - A versatile neutral-atom microtrap to study light-matter interaction at the single particle level
Quantum Optics ix
Presentation date: 10/2018
Presentation of work at congresses

ORAL - A versatile neutral-atom microtrap to study light-matter interaction at the single particle level
Advances in Quantum Simulation With Ultracold Atoms
Presentation date: 11/2018
Presentation of work at congresses

CORRELATED PHOTON PAIRS WITH INDEPENDENT FREQUENCY TUNEABILITY FOR COLD ATOM EXPERIMENTS.
Quantum 2019
Presentation date: 27/05/2019
Presentation of work at congresses

Tuneable, Narrowband, Entangled Photons interfaced with Atomic Systems
Conference on Lasers & Electro-Optics / European Quantum Electronics Conference 2019
Presentation date: 24/06/2019
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Correlated Photons with Independent Frequency Tuneability for Cold Atom Experiments
Young Atom Opticians conference
Presentation date: 29/07/2019
Presentation of work at congresses

A versatile system to study light matter interactions at the level of single quanta
Cold Atoms Workshop 2020
Presentation date: 06/02/2020
Presentation of work at congresses

Narrowband Photon Pairs with Independent Frequency Tuneability for Cold Atom Experiments
7th Annual Bristol Quantum Information Technologies Workshop
Presentation date: 27/04/2020
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ORAL - Quantum jump spectroscopy: how to interrogate a single atom
Barcelona Cold Atoms Meeting 2020
Presentation date: 10/2020
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HOM interference between distinguishable photons?
8th Annual Bristol Quantum Information Technologies Workshop
Presentation date: 27/04/2021
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AUTHOR:MORENO MENCÍA, DAVID
Title:The application of broadband ultrafast spectroscopy to reveal structural, magnetic and electronic dynamics in quantum materials.
Reading date:22/11/2021
Director:WALL, SIMON ELLIOT
Mention:No mention
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Non-equilibrium dynamics of the prototypical Mott insulator V2O3
ICFOday poster competition
Presentation date: 12/2018
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Disentangling electron and phonon dynamics in Mott insulating Sr3Ir2O7
ICFOday poster competition
Presentation date: 12/2019
Presentation of work at congresses

AUTHOR:MARTÍNEZ-DENEGRI SÁNCHEZ, GUILLERMO
Title:LIGHT HARVESTING AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN PEROVSKITE SOLAR CELLS AND THEIR APPLICATIONS
Reading date:29/09/2021
Director:MARTORELL PENA, JORDI
Mention:No mention
RELATED PUBLICATIONS
Stabilization of the J-V characteristic of a perovskite solar cell using an intelligent control loop
Bheesayagari, C.; Martínez-denegrí, G.; Orpella, A.; Pons, J.; Bermejo, S.; Alcubilla, R.; Martorell, J.; Dominguez, M.
Electronics (Switzerland), ISSN: 2079-9292 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 2.69; Quartil: Q3)
Publication date: 02/01/2021
Journal article

Flexible Periodic Half-Cylinder Photonic Plate as a Light Recycling Device Applicable to Liquid Crystal Displays
Conference on Lasers & Electro-Optics / European Quantum Electronics Conference 2019
Presentation date: 23/06/2019
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Half Cylinder Photonic Plate with Broadband Polarized Light Emission incorporating Light Recycling to Electricity Using Perovskite Solar Cells
OSA Advanced Photonics Congress 2021
Presentation date: 26/07/2022
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A half-cylinder photonic plate for broadband light polarization and light recycling by integrated engineered perovskite photovoltaic cells
Novel Optical Materials and Applications 2022
Presentation date: 2022
Presentation of work at congresses

AUTHOR:GÓMEZ KABELKA, PAU
Title:Spinor Bose-Einstein Comagnetometer and Interhyperfine Interactions in Rb87
Reading date:28/09/2021
Director:MITCHELL, MORGAN
Mention:No mention
RELATED PUBLICATIONS
Interferometric measurement of interhyperfine scattering lengths in Rb87
Mazzinghi, C.; Gómez, P.; Martin, F.; Coop, S.; Palacios, S.; Mitchell, M.W.
Physical review, A, ISSN: 2469-9926 (JCR Impact Factor-2020: 3.14; Quartil: Q2)
Publication date: 10/09/2019
Journal article

Bose-Einstein condensate comagnetometer
Mazzinghi, C.; Gómez, P.; Martin, F.; Benedicto, D.; Palacios, S.; Mitchell, M.W.
Physical review letters, ISSN: 0031-9007 (JCR Impact Factor-2020: 9.161; Quartil: Q1)
Publication date: 29/04/2020
Journal article

Cavity-enhanced polarization rotation measurements for low-disturbance probing of atoms
Mazzinghi, C.; Benedicto, D.; Gómez, P.; Lucivero, V. G.; Aybar, E.; Gugnani, S.; Mitchell, M.W.
Optics express, ISSN: 1094-4087 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 3.833; Quartil: Q2)
Publication date: 06/12/2021
Journal article

Single-domain Bose condensate magnetometer achieves energy resolution per bandwidth below h
Coop, S.; Palacios, S.; Gómez, P.; Zamora-Zamora, R.; Mazzinghi, C.; Mitchell, M.W.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, ISSN: 0027-8424 (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 11.1; Quartil: Q1)
Publication date: 08/02/2022
Journal article

AUTHOR:GÜNTHER, NILS-ERIC
Title:Dynamics of Quantum Mixtures
Reading date:08/09/2021
Director:LEWENSTEIN, MACIEJ
Co-director:MASSIGNAN, PIETRO ALBERTO
Mention:No mention
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Quantized superfluid vortex dynamics on cylindrical surfaces and planar annuli
Guenther, N.; Massignan, P.; Fetter, A.
Physical review, A, ISSN: 2469-9926 (JCR Impact Factor-2017: 2.909; Quartil: Q1)
Publication date: 06/12/2017
Journal article

Bose polarons at finite temperature and strong coupling
Guenther, N.; Massignan, P.; Lewenstein, M.; Bruun, G. M.
Physical review letters, ISSN: 0031-9007 (JCR Impact Factor-2018: 9.227; Quartil: Q1)
Publication date: 01/02/2018
Journal article

Superfluid vortex dynamics on a torus and other toroidal surfaces of revolution
Guenther, N.; Massignan, P.; Fetter, A.
Physical review, A, ISSN: 2469-9926 (JCR Impact Factor-2020: 3.14; Quartil: Q2)
Publication date: 04/05/2020
Journal article

Mobile impurity in a Bose-Einstein condensate and the orthogonality catastrophe
Guenther, N.; Schmidt, R.; Bruun, G. M.; Gurarie, V.; Massignan, P.
Physical review, A, ISSN: 2469-9934 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 2.971; Quartil: Q2)
Publication date: 01/01/2021
Journal article

AUTHOR:PADRÓN BRITO, MARÍA AUXILIADORA
Title:Quantum nonlinear optics at the single-photon level with cold Rydberg atoms
Reading date:08/04/2021
Director:DE RIEDMATTEN, HUGUES
Mention:No mention
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Probing the indistinguishability of single photons generated by Rydberg atomic ensembles
Padrón, M.; Lowinski, J.; Farrera, P.; Theophilo, K.; de Riedmatten, H.
Physical review research, ISSN: 2643-1564 (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 4.2
Publication date: 29/09/2021
Journal article

Raman storage of quasideterministic single photons generated by Rydberg collective excitations in a low-noise quantum memory
Heller, L.; Lowinski, J.; Theophilo, K.; Padrón, M.; de Riedmatten, H.
Physical review applied, ISSN: 2331-7019 (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 4.6; Quartil: Q2)
Publication date: 12/08/2022
Journal article

A cold-atom Raman quantum memory for single photons
Barcelona Cold Atom Meeting
Presentation date: 27/01/2021
Presentation of work at congresses

Storage of on-demand single photons obtained from a Rydberg ensemble in a Raman quantum memory
26th Young Atom Opticians conference
Presentation date: 25/05/2021
Presentation of work at congresses

Low-noise quantum memory for quasi-deterministic single photons generated by Rydberg collective atomic excitations
QUANTUMatter 2022 - International Conference on Science and Technology of Quantum Matter
Presentation date: 22/06/2022
Presentation of work at congresses

Towards Non-Linear Interaction of Rydberg Atoms with Quantum States of Light
International Conference on Science and Technology of Quantum Matter
Presentation date: 23/06/2022
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Interfacing a highly non-linear Rydberg medium with a quantum memory for quantum networks
DAALI Workshop
Presentation date: 12/10/2022
Presentation of work at congresses

AUTHOR:NANDY, BIPLOB KUMAR
Title:Development and study of novel mid-infrared frequency conversion sources
Reading date:02/12/2020
Director:EBRAHIM-ZADEH, MAJID
Co-director:SUDDAPALLI, CHAITANYA KUMAR
Mention:No mention
RELATED PUBLICATIONS
Probing the energy conversion pathways between light, carriers, and lattice in real time with attosecond core-level spectroscopy
Sidiropoulos, T.; Di Palo, N.; Rivas, D.; Severino, S.; Reduzzi, M.; Nandy, B.; Biegert, J.
Physical Review X, ISSN: 2160-3308 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 14.417; Quartil: Q1)
Publication date: 27/12/2021
Journal article

Real-time flow of excitation inside a material with attosecond core-level soft X-ray spectroscopy
High Intensity Lasers and High Field Phenomena 2022
Presentation date: 21/03/2022
Presentation of work at congresses

Attosecond core-level spectroscopy reveals the flow of excitation in a material between light, carriers and phonons
CLEO: QELS_Fundamental Science 2022
Presentation date: 20/05/2022
Presentation of work at congresses

AUTHOR:MUÑOZ GIL, GORKA
Title:Anomalous diffusion: from life to machines
Reading date:09/11/2020
Director:LEWENSTEIN, MACIEJ
Co-director:GARCÍA MARCH, MIGUEL ANGEL
Mention:No mention
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Restricted Boltzmann machines as variational wave functions
Annual Barcelona cold atom meeting 2020
Presentation date: 06/02/2020
Presentation of work at congresses

AUTHOR:SANZ SÁNCHEZ, JULIO
Title:Two-component Bose-Einstein condensates with competing interactions
Reading date:10/02/2020
Director:TARRUELL PELLEGRIN, LETICIA
Mention:No mention
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Coherent Coupling in Bose-Einstein Condensates: Interaction Control and Density Dependent Gauge Fields
Dynamics and interactions in quantum gases
Presentation date: 04/09/2019
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01/11/202231/10/2026Unite! University Network for Innovation, Technology and EngineeringEuropean Commission. Education Audiovisual and Culture Agency Executive Agency (Eacea)
08/06/202208/06/2022A device, a method, and a computer program, for detecting airborne particulate matter in aerosols
16/03/202216/03/2022Dispositivo de obtención de imágenes basado en láminas de luz con profundidad de campo aumentada
30/11/202130/11/2021Self-Referenced Sensor
15/09/202115/09/2021Light sheet-based imaging device with extended depth of field
16/02/202116/02/2021Dispositivo fotovoltaico con un conjunto de fibras para seguimiento del sol
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START DATEEND DATEACTIVITYFINANCING ENTITY
12/09/202330/06/2026Chips para arquitecturas avanzadas y sistemas fotónicosMIN DE ECONOMIA Y COMPETITIVIDAD
01/11/202231/10/2026Unite! University Network for Innovation, Technology and EngineeringEuropean Commission. Education Audiovisual and Culture Agency Executive Agency (Eacea)
08/06/202208/06/2022A device, a method, and a computer program, for detecting airborne particulate matter in aerosols
16/03/202216/03/2022Dispositivo de obtención de imágenes basado en láminas de luz con profundidad de campo aumentada
30/11/202130/11/2021Self-Referenced Sensor
15/09/202115/09/2021Light sheet-based imaging device with extended depth of field
16/02/202116/02/2021Dispositivo fotovoltaico con un conjunto de fibras para seguimiento del sol
01/01/201930/09/2022NUEVOS EFECTOS EN PLATAFORMAS DE GUIAS DE ONDA ANISOTROPASAgencia Estatal de Investigación

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