Optical levitation in structured light
Harnessing the spatial degrees of freedom of the light trap and manipulate nano-particles.
Research
Our lines of research span quantum light–matter interactions at the nanoscale. Click on a tile to read more.
Optical tweezers with structured light
Using light’s angular momentum to control trapping forces and particle motion.
Scattering of symmetric microstructures
Back/forward scattering of dielectric particles and transmission through nanoholes to reveal size, index and helicity effects.
Squeezed-light sensing
Quantum-enhanced metrology with squeezed states for improved sensitivity at the nanoscale.
Sensors based on NV centers in diamond
Design and characterization of sensors based on NV centers in diamond.