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Prof

Robert Scholten

Professor
Physics
atomic physics
quantum optics
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

Displaying the 10 most recent projects by Robert Scholten.

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ATOMIC SCALE ION MICROSCOPY VIA LASER COOLING AND CORRELATED IMAGING

2020 - 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
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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
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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 - 2021
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To develop a commercial prototype laser wavelength measurement and control instrument

2018 - 2018
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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 - 2020
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LOW ENERGY DIFFRACTION STUDIES USING ULTRACOLD ELECTRON

2016 - 2017
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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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High-speed Single Ion Source with Rydberg Blockade

2016 - 2016
Completed

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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 by Robert Scholten.

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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

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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

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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

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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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Field ionization of Rydberg atoms for high-brightness electron and ion beams

AJ McCulloch, RW Speirs, J Grimmel, BM Sparkes, D Comparat, RE Scholten

Journal article  |  2017  |  Physical Review A

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Identification of competing ionization processes in the generation of ultrafast electron bunches from cold-atom electron sources

Rory W Speirs, Andrew J McCulloch, Ben M Sparkes, Robert E Scholten

Journal article  |  2017  |  Physical Review A

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Suppression of Emittance Growth Using a Shaped Cold Atom Electron and Ion Source

DJ Thompson, D Murphy, RW Speirs, RMW van Bijnen, AJ McCulloch, RE Scholten, BM Sparkes

Journal article  |  2016  |  Physical Review Letters

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Cold electron sources using laser-cooled atoms

Andrew J McCulloch, Ben M Sparkes, Robert E Scholten

Journal article  |  2016  |  Journal of Physics B Atomic Molecular and Optical Physics

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Keyword Analysis

Optical Physics
Expanding Knowledge
Quantum Physics
Non-Oriented Research
Atomic, Molecular, Nuclear, Particle and Plasma Physics
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Other Physical Sciences
Instrumentation
Macromolecular and Materials Chemistry
Condensed Matter Physics

Honours, Awards and Fellowships

2019

Medal Not Accepted and No medal

UoM Service Recognition 25 Year Bronze Medal
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

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Awards

Credentials

Positions

Professor

Physics

Secretary

Australian Fulbright Alumni Association

Full Member

Optical Society of America

Full Member

Australian Optical Society

Education

Doctor of Philosophy

Flinders University of South Australia

Bachelor of Science (honours)

Flinders University of South Australia

Bachelor of Science

Adelaide University

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