Symmetry & Chirality
molecular properties | electromagnetics | spectroscopy
We have broad interests in the interaction of optical, electric, and magnetic
fields with matter. We develop new experimental methods and instrumentation for the detection and
identification of molecules as well as the separation of enantiomers. A particular focus at
present is electromagnetic forces, light-matter interactions, and symmetry breaking & any new
effects it gives rise to.
We have specific interests in:
Chiral molecules & optical activity
Chiral molecules are routinely detected by observing the rotation of
a plane polarized light beam that traverses an “optically active” liquid. We recently
showed that the same can be achieved at a single interface in refraction and reflection.
This effect has allowed us to build the first microfluidic chiral refractometer.
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Electric fields in micro-fluidic flows |
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