Illuminate your mind with Gallatin Valley Friends of the Sciences, whose popular lecture series continues with another edition this month. Co-sponsored by Museum of the Rockies and Hopa Mountain, the next talk of the season is set for Wednesday, April 24th. “Telecommunications to Teleportation: Making Light Work” will begin at 6pm. It will be held in MOR’s Hager Auditorium.
How do photons – quantum particles of light – enable diverse applications ranging from the well-known to the exotic? Dr. Krishna Rupavatharam, Director of MSU’s Spectrum Lab, will address this question in his presentation. He will share his experiences in photonics, the science of light, and how it can be manipulated for applications ranging from remote sensing and holographic imaging to quantum teleportation and communication. He will also provide insights into the growth and evolution of the photonics ecosystem in Montana and innovative research at MSU.
Dr. Rupavatharam holds a Ph.D. in optical physics from the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India. He worked at the Lund Institute of Technology in Sweden before joining the MSU Spectrum Lab, which he currently directs while developing applications in coherent, microwave and quantum photonics. He has authored numerous technical papers, holds multiple patents in microwave signal processing and coherent lidar, and currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the Montana Photonics and Quantum Alliance.
The informative talks will be presented in person on select Wednesdays this spring. The presentations are free and open to the public, with seating on a first-come, first-served basis. Face masks are recommended but not required.
Mark your calendars! Upcoming talk “Feeding the World with Fewer Resources” is set for May 15th. Additional details to be announced.
Find Gallatin Valley Friends of the Sciences on social media or visit www.gallatinscience.org for additional details and information about future talks. The nonprofit was established in 2017 to explore cutting edge science topics, their latest developments, and their relevance to society. •