Bloembergen-Shen laser spectroscopy seminar series
The Institute for Molecules and Materials of Radboud University is world-wide leading in advanced laser spectroscopy to probe and manipulate (magnetic) materials on ultrashort time scales. To further stimulate existing interactions between different departments, we organize 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)
Organization
The seminar is organized every second Monday of the month by the Ultrafast Spectroscopy of Correlated Materials and Condensed Matter Physics departments, and coordinated by Johan Mentink.
Format
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.
Schedule 2026
- January 26: dr. Maarten Kwaaitaal
- February 9: dr. Vladislav Bilyk
- March 9: dr. Tomasz Zalewski
- April 13: dr. Dinar Khusyainov
- May 11: dr. Takeshi Hayashida
- June 8: dr. Lukas Körber
Coming up:
- October 12: Carl Davies
- November 11: Peter Kim
- December 14: Lucas van Gerven
