Schedule
13 April 2026
Dinar Khusyainov
11 May 2026
Takeshi Hayashida
8 June 2026
Lukas Körber
About the seminar
The Institute for Molecules and Materials of Radboud University is a worldwide leader in advanced laser spectroscopy to probe and manipulate (magnetic) materials on ultrashort time scales. To further stimulate existing interactions between different departments, we organise a joint seminar dedicated to the recent advances in laser spectroscopy. It is named after N. Bloembergen and Y.R. Shen – pioneers in laser spectroscopy and non-linear optics. Their seminal work on stimulated Raman scattering of light by magnons [1] paved the way to laser control of magnetism, ultrafast magnetism and opto-magnetism.
[1] Y. R. Shen and N. Bloembergen, Theory of Stimulated Brillouin and Raman Scattering, Phys. Rev. 137, A1787 (1965)
The format is 30 minutes presentation and 15 minutes discussions. Distinct from usual group seminars, there is an emphasis to spend time on general physics challenges and the specific methods/techniques, not just flashing results. We hope this will stimulate more cross-IMM research harnessing each other's expertise to push the borders of physics. The seminar should be accessible to master students and potential master students. It is intended to end with a conclusion and outlook that stimulates further discussions.
