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Prof

Robert Scholten

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Physics
quantum optics
atomic physics
laser cooling
imaging
quantum imaging
atomic coherence
lasers
science & technology
physical sciences
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Robert Scholten

 
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Science
 
Primary Interest
Atom optics
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Projects

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ATOMIC SCALE ION MICROSCOPY VIA LASER COOLING AND CORRELATED IMAGING

This project will develop next-generation focused ion beam microscopy and nanofabrication using a novel cold ion source based on photoionisa..

2021 - 2024
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Controlling spin coherence with rotation

This project aims to harness the ability to control the fundamental interactions which limit the precision of a diamond quantum sensor, enab..

2019 - 2022
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HIGH-BRIGHTNESS WAVELENGTH TUNEABLE LASERS FOR QUANTUM SCIENCE

This project aims to establish the capability to manufacture application-specific semiconductor lasers. The project will use existing facili..

2019 - 2022
Completed
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HIGH-BRIGHTNESS WAVELENGTH TUNEABLE LASERS FOR QUANTUM SCIENCE

This project aims to establish the capability to manufacture application-specific semiconductor lasers. The project will use existing facili..

2019 - 2022
Completed
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Atomic scale imaging with high coherence electrons and ions

This project aims to combine a cold atom electron-ion source with a commercial microscope column for atomic-scale imaging in biosciences and..

2017 - 2021
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Optical technology for quantum science

This project aims to develop and commercialise optical cavity and frequency stabilisation technology to generate laser light at new and prec..

2016 - 2020
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Optical technology for quantum science

This project aims to develop and commercialise optical cavity and frequency stabilisation technology to generate laser light at new and prec..

2016 - 2020
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Spinning spins: measuring geometric phases in rotating quantum systems

The quantum geometric phase has long been viewed as an interesting, but somewhat mysterious, feature of quantum mechanics. However, the abil..

2015 - 2018
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To develop a commercial prototype laser wavelength measurement and control instrument

2018 - 2018
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High resolution ultrafast imaging with cold electrons

This project will develop atomic-scale imaging that is able to bypass the resolution limitations of modern electron microscopes. The project..

2014 - 2017
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Projects

Project Types

16

Research Grant

5

Internal Research Grant

1

Research Contracts

Scholarly Works

Displaying the 10 most recent scholarly works from 132 for Robert Scholten.

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High bandwidth frequency modulation of an external cavity diode laser using an intracavity lithium niobate electro-optic modulator as output coupler

S Palmer, A Boes, G Ren, TG Nguyen, SJ Tempone-Wiltshire, N Longhurst, PM Farrell, A Steiner, Ch D Marciniak, T Monz, A Mitchell, RE Scholten

Journal article  |  2022  |  APL PHOTONICS

We present a novel approach to high bandwidth laser frequency modulation. A lithium niobate chip is used as an intracavity electro..

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Quantum control of nuclear-spin qubits in a rapidly rotating diamond

AA Wood, RM Goldblatt, RE Scholten, AM Martin

Journal article  |  2021  |  PHYSICAL REVIEW RESEARCH

Nuclear spins in certain solids couple weakly to their environment, making them attractive candidates for quantum information proc..

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Anisotropic electron-nuclear interactions in a rotating quantum spin bath

AA Wood, RM Goldblatt, RP Anderson, LCL Hollenberg, RE Scholten, AM Martin

Journal article  |  2021  |  PHYSICAL REVIEW B

The interaction between a central qubit spin and a surrounding bath of spins is critical to spin-based solid-state quantum sensing..

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Interplay between geometric and dynamic phases in a single-spin system

AA Wood, K Streltsov, RM Goldblatt, MB Plenio, LCL Hollenberg, RE Scholten, AM Martin

Journal article  |  2020  |  Physical Review B: Condensed Matter and Materials Physics

We use a combination of microwave fields and free precession to drive the spin of a nitrogen-vacancy (NV) center in diamond on dif..

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Observation of a Quantum Phase from Classical Rotation of a Single Spin

AA Wood, LCL Hollenberg, RE Scholten, AM Martin

Journal article  |  2020  |  Physical Review Letters

The theory of angular momentum connects physical rotations and quantum spins together at a fundamental level. Physical rotation of..

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T-2-limited sensing of static magnetic fields via fast rotation of quantum spins

AA Wood, AG Aeppli, E Lilette, YY Fein, A Stacey, LCL Hollenberg, RE Scholten, AM Martin

Journal article  |  2018  |  PHYSICAL REVIEW B

Diamond-based quantum magnetometers are more sensitive to oscillating (ac) magnetic fields than static (dc) fields because the cry..

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Quantum measurement of a rapidly rotating spin qubit in diamond

Alexander A Wood, Emmanuel Lilette, Yaakov Y Fein, Nikolas Tomek, Liam P McGuinness, Lloyd CL Hollenberg, Robert E Scholten, Andy M Martin

Journal article  |  2018  |  Science Advances

A controlled qubit in a rotating frame opens new opportunities to probe fundamental quantum physics, such as geometric phases in p..

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Heralded ions via ionization coincidence

AJ McCulloch, RW Speirs, SH Wissenberg, RPM Tielen, BM Sparkes, RE Scholten

Journal article  |  2018  |  PHYSICAL REVIEW A

We demonstrate a method for the deterministic production of single ions by exploiting the correlation between an electron and asso..

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Time-resolved brightness measurements by streaking

Joshua S Torrance, Rory W Speirs, Andrew J McCulloch, Robert E Scholten

Journal article  |  2018  |  PHYSICAL REVIEW ACCELERATORS AND BEAMS

Brightness is a key figure of merit for charged particle beams, and time-resolved brightness measurements can elucidate the proces..

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Magnetic pseudo-fields in a rotating electron-nuclear spin system

AA Wood, E Lilette, YY Fein, VS Perunicic, LCL Hollenberg, RE Scholten, AM Martin

Journal article  |  2017  |  Nature Physics

Analogous to the precession of a Foucault pendulum observed on the rotating Earth, a precessing spin observed in a rotating frame ..

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Keyword Analysis

Expanding Knowledge
Quantum Physics
Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics
Classical Physics
Macromolecular and Materials Chemistry
Other Physical Sciences
Synchrotrons and Accelerators
Instrumentation
Biomedical Engineering
Condensed Matter Physics

Honours, Awards and Fellowships

2019

Medal Not Accepted and No medal

UoM Service Recognition 25 Year Bronze Medal
2018

John Love Award

The Australian Optical Society
2013

Eureka Prize for Excellence in Interdisciplinary Scientific Research, Hollenberg et al (12 team members)

The Australian Museum Eureka Prizes
2011

The University of Melbourne
2010

Alan Walsh Medal

Australian Institute of Physics
1999

Dean's award for Excellence in Teaching

The University of Melbourne (Science Faculty)
1994

Australian Research Fellowship

Australian Research Council
1991

NSF Travelling award

National Science Foundation (USA)
1990

Fulbright Postdoctoral Fellowship Award

Australian-American Fulbright Commission
1987

Flinders University Overseas Travelling Fellowship

Flinders University
1985

Commonwealth Postgraduate Research Award

Australian Research Council

11

Awards

Credentials

Positions

Honorary Supervisor

Physics

Full Member

Australian Optical Society

Full Member

Australian Institute of Physics

Full Member

American Physical Society

Education

Doctor of Philosophy

Flinders University of South Australia

Bachelor of Science (honours)

Flinders University of South Australia

Bachelor of Science

Adelaide University

Links

International Linkages

Eindhoven University of Technology

Netherlands

Juniata College

United States