Chiral molecules and next generation technologies CANCELLED
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this talk has been cancelled
Speaker: Dr Jessica Wade, Royal Society University Research Fellow, Imperial College London
Technologies enabled by quantum science have progressed from lab-based propositions to commercial realities. The National Quantum Technology Programme has been immensely successful in catalysing UK research and investment in quantum technologies, and the UK government recently committed an additional £2.5bn. However, when it comes to deploying these innovations at scale, the quantum revolution faces a considerable roadblock. Materials science, systems engineering, and a progressive, interdisciplinary, and diverse work force can truly unlock the potential of quantum technologies.
Working together, physicists, chemists and materials scientists can create more efficient and sustainable technologies. Chiral molecular materials offer unparalleled opportunity in optoelectronic, spintronic and quantum technologies due to the unique combination of the optical, electronic, and magnetic properties. We’ll explore how to create, control, characterise and exploit chiral materials in next-generation technologies.
About the speaker
Dr Jessica Wade is a Royal Society University Research Fellow and Lecturer in Functional Materials at Imperial College London. Broadly speaking, her research considers new materials for optoelectronic, spintronic and quantum devices, with a focus on chiral molecular materials.
Lectures are free and open to the public. Light refreshments (drinks and biscuits) are provided. They take place in the Poynting Large Lecture Theatre on the 2nd floor of the Poynting Physics Building, School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT. This is building R13 on the campus map here: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/documents/university/edgbaston-campus-map.pdf
Doors to the Large Lecture Theatre will be open from 7pm. The talk begins at 7.30pm.
Car parking on campus is usually available and free after 6pm. There is a railway station on campus called ‘University’ – connections to Birmingham New Street and the cross city line are approx. every 10 minutes. Further travel info is here: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/contact/directions/index.aspx