Integrated microresonator based quantum technology. We will develop new 21st century physical technologies able to control the microscopic quantum world. These quantum technologies will build off world leading techniques to confine and manipulate light on a silicon chip, and have broad ramifications for future computing, medical, and sensing systems. New quantum architectures will be developed for information science, promising vast improvements over current systems; and new biological sensing s ....Integrated microresonator based quantum technology. We will develop new 21st century physical technologies able to control the microscopic quantum world. These quantum technologies will build off world leading techniques to confine and manipulate light on a silicon chip, and have broad ramifications for future computing, medical, and sensing systems. New quantum architectures will be developed for information science, promising vast improvements over current systems; and new biological sensing systems with world leading sensitivity will be implemented with important applications in the early detection of debilitating diseases. This research will raise Australia's profile as a world leader in science and technology, building on our already significant presence in quantum technology.Read moreRead less
Advanced optical tweezers technologies for biophysical measurements. While much is understood about the fundamental unit of life, the living cell, such as their behaviour and their biochemistry and genetics, the interface between these two is only poorly known. We will use optical tweezers, which can trap and move microscopic objects without physical contact, to measure forces on the molecular and cellular scale to study the mechanical properties of cells and biomolecules, including molecular mo ....Advanced optical tweezers technologies for biophysical measurements. While much is understood about the fundamental unit of life, the living cell, such as their behaviour and their biochemistry and genetics, the interface between these two is only poorly known. We will use optical tweezers, which can trap and move microscopic objects without physical contact, to measure forces on the molecular and cellular scale to study the mechanical properties of cells and biomolecules, including molecular motors, which are Nature's own nanomachines, advanced our knowledge of the fundamental machinery of life.Read moreRead less