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Perspectives on the Evolution of Microwave, Coherent and Quantum Photonics at Spectrum Lab

Krishna Rupavatharam, PhD; Director, Spectrum Lab, Montana State University

The field of photonics has become an exciting new frontier, and we are only beginning to explore the vast application potential that the field offers. The application space ranges from the conventional classical signal processing to the more exotic quantum information processing. Montana State University and Spectrum Lab have been at the center of this area of research, making critical and significant contributions for its advancement. This talk will focus on the growth, current status, and the potential of this exciting field, including research and development, commercialization and technology transition.

Bio: Krishna has a PhD in Optical Physics, from Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, India. He is the Director of Spectrum Lab at Montana State University. Prior to joining Spectrum Lab, he worked at Lund Institute of Technology, Sweden. Krishna's research areas include developing applications in microwave signal processing based on S2 technology, coherent lidar based sensing and imaging, and quantum communications and networking. Krishna has authored more than 100 technical papers published in refereed journals and proceedings and has multiple patents in microwave photonics and coherent lidar. Krishna currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the Montana Photonics and Quantum Alliance.

There will be a reception at 3 p.m. in 316 VAN.