Ilamaran Sivarajah

Feature Writer

Ph.D Physics

Ilamaran Sivarajah is an experimental atomic/molecular/optical physicist by training who works at the interface of quantum technology and business development.

Articles from Ilamaran

What to Know About Optical Quantum Information Processing

In order to better understand quantum physics, advance quantum information processing, and create quantum technologies, photons have served as a flagship system. The utilization of photons as a naturally mobile, low-noise system with widely available quantum-limited detection led to the demonstration of quantum entanglement, teleportation, quantum key distribution, and early quantum computer demonstrations.

2 Nov 2023

Identifying Products with Plasma-Assisted Ambient Mass Spectrometry

The direct examination of raw samples with the least amount of preparation is a big potential application for plasma-based ambient mass spectrometry (AMS).

19 Jun 2023

Mass Spectrometry: A Key Tool in the Fight Against Food Fraud

The rapid growth and application of mass spectrometry has been remarkable, especially regarding its use in investigating and generating results for food fraud analysis.

25 May 2023

A Guide to Laser Beam Shaping Techniques

The characteristic properties of a laser beam can be modified by beam-shaping techniques to meet the demands of specific applications. In order to achieve a desirable beam profile that is maintained over the intended propagation distance, beam shapers redistribute the irradiance of an optical beam with appropriate adjustments of its phase.

15 May 2023

Scientists Push the Sensitivity of Single-Atom Vibrational Spectroscopy to the Chemical-Bonding Scale

A new collaborative study between Vanderbilt University and the University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has observed the vibrational patterns in the conducting materials silicon and graphene, which is a breakthrough in the field.

10 May 2023

Optical Amplifiers and Modulators: Enabling High-Speed Communication Technologies

Optical amplifiers and modulators play an essential role in how data and information are rapidly transferred in a growing, interconnected, and interdependent world. Therefore, advancements in the performances of these two optical components are critically important to accommodate the growing networks of optical communication structures.

27 Apr 2023

Trace Gas Analysis with Non-Contact Quartz-Enhanced Photoacoustic Spectroscopy

For the analysis of trace gases, a non-contact quartz-enhanced photoacoustic spectroscopy (NC-QEPAS) method has been demonstrated. The NC-QEPAS seeks to address the limitations of the quartz tuning fork (QTF), which is constrained in its application for sensing corrosive and dusty gas.

13 Apr 2023

What Are Semiconductor Lithography Systems Used For?

The foundations of the digital world are built on the performances of semiconductor-integrated chips. Semiconductor lithography is the process by which the functional structures within the integrated circuits are patterned.

4 Apr 2023

Scientists Publish New Review of Lead-Free Perovskite Based Heterojunction Photodetectors

A recently published review on Applied Surface Science Advances has summarized the current state of Lead-Free Perovskite Based Heterojunction Photodetectors.

28 Mar 2023

Notable Winners of the Free Electron Laser Prize

The Free Electron Laser (FEL) Award is given to a person or people who have made a substantial contribution to the development of the free-electron laser field. The Award also offers the international FEL community the chance to honor one or more of its peers for their remarkable accomplishments.

24 Mar 2023

Featured Equipment

Monarc Pro T System: An Advanced Solution for Photoactive Catalyst Studies

The Monarc Pro T System turns any microscope into an optically-coupled microscope, enabling in-situ discovery for photoactive catalyst studies.

From Gatan, Inc.

TAMS: Total Absolute Measurement System

The Total Absolute Measurement System (TAMS) unit allows you to choose the right detector for angular-dependent measurements of optical properties of thin and thick samples.

From PerkinElmer