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

Improving Medical Diagnostic Reliability with Light Pulse Control

A research collaboration has demonstrated precisely controlled single-cycle waveforms in ultrashort mid-infrared pulses.

21 Jun 2022

What is Infrared Spectroscopy Used For?

Infrared (IR) spectroscopy is the most widely used experimental material characterization and analysis technique. This article takes a closer look at the method and its importance within several industries.

19 May 2022

Particle Size and the Role of Image Analysis

Most industrial manufacturing processes depend on accurately knowing product particle sizes for quality control. Particle size analysis images and characterizes the shape and size of particles in materials. Manufacturing industries conduct particle analysis to ensure that the products meet the standards required to maintain product quality and consistency.

27 Apr 2022

Examining Mineral Flotation with Atomic Force Microscopy

Atomic force microscopy (AFM) is an indispensable tool to image and characterize samples in colloidal states such as mineral flotation.

26 Apr 2022

Recent Developments in Optical Semiconductors

Optical properties of semiconductors are harnessed to develop some of the most widely used technology in the world.

25 Apr 2022

Why Surface Imaging is Important in Automation

Surface imaging plays a crucial role in the validity and accuracy of automation processes.

25 Apr 2022

Calculating Viscosity with Laser Speckle Correlation

Laser speckle correlation offers a non-invasive technique to measure the viscosity of fluids important in biological matter and material characterization.

25 Apr 2022

Understanding Molecular Processes Through Charge State Images

Advanced atomic force microscopy (AFM) techniques can be used to capture real-time images of molecules changing their charge state.

22 Apr 2022

Using Atomic Force Microscopy to Look at Thin Ice

Images of two-dimensional ice captured using atomic force microscopy (AFM) demonstrate a previously unseen growth mechanism.

22 Apr 2022

How Photonics is Fueling Quantum Technology Applications

Quantum mechanics technology is expected to transform how the world operates in the near future. The past several years have already seen quantum technologies reach important milestones, with governments heavily investing in further development. This article looks at how photonics is fueling quantum technology applications.

16 Feb 2022

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