ALP Seminar: Diatomic Molecules: from hot to ultracold

04 Nov 2024
Seminars and colloquia
Time
Venue
Simpkins Lee Seminar Room
Beecroft Building, Department of Physics, University of Oxford, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PU
Speaker(s)

Dr Hannah Williams, Durham University

Seminar series
ALP seminar
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Abstract

In this talk, I will discuss a new ultracold molecules experiment that I'm setting up at Durham University. Ultracold molecules offer possibilities for a range of applications, from controlled chemistry and testing beyond standard model physics to quantum simulation. I will focus on what makes cold molecules promising candidates for these applications and how we are working towards harnessing power this experimentally.

Mini Bio

PhD Imperial College, thesis title: Producing, trapping and controlling ultracold CaF molecules

PDRA Institut d’Optique with Antoine Browaeys working on the Rydberg quantum simulator

Currently, Associate Professor at Durham University starting a new research direction into quantum simulation with ultracold molecules