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Tuesday 15th December 2015

Prof. Richard Hague (University of Nottingham)

Multifunctional Additive Manufacturing

Tuesday 26th January 2016

Prof. Kai Bongs (University of Birmingham)

Quantum Sensors – A Quantum Technology Moving into Applications

Tuesday 15th March 2016

Prof. Mark Bradley (University of Edinburgh)

Seeing the Light to Diagnose Disease

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Institute of Physics in Scotland, Edinburgh Programme – 2015 / 16

Lecture AbstractsTuesday 15th December 2015

Multifunctional Additive ManufacturingProf. Richard Hague (University of Nottingham)

Abstract: As is now widely recognized, Additive Manufacturing offers many potential advantages to both users and industry, with one of the principal benefits being in the extended levels of design freedom and complexity that can be incorporated into a component. For single material additive manufacturing – most notably the powder bed fusion techniques, which are of particular relevance and interest to industry today – we are beginning to see examples emerging that incorporate complex lattice structures or components that involve a degree of topology optimization or parts consolidation in their design. Though many of these emerging examples are impressive, by their single material nature, they also are limited to being used as “passive” components that require integration into a larger system in order to impart functionality beyond the mainly structural.  

However, taking the concept of design freedom beyond the geometrical domain to one where multiple materials are simultaneously deposited opens up the potential for the creation of functionalized, “active” devices “printed” in one build operation. However, though simple in concept, this discrete deposition of dissimilar materials throughout the volume of a part creates significant technical challenges, particularly in the deposition of useful materials.

In this presentation, I will focus on the current activities of the research group at Nottingham where there is an emphasis on multifunctional Additive Manufacturing. This research is predominantly, but not exclusively, utilising jetting based technologies for the co-deposition of both structural and functional materials for electronic, pharmaceutical and biological structures and devices and varying length scales.  

Tuesday 26th January 2016

Quantum Sensors – A Quantum Technology Moving into ApplicationsProf. Kai Bongs (University of Birmingham)

Abstract: The developments using lasers to control atoms at the quantum limit has given rise to the Nobel Prizes in 1997, 2001, 2005 and 2012, recognising the huge impact on our ability to harness quantum physics. This is opening prospects from fundamental physics to everyday applications. It in particular enables precision sensors for gravity, rotation, electromagnetic fields and time, which promise huge economic impact. This talk will introduce the physics behind these quantum sensors and present an overview of the activities in moving this exciting science into technology within the UK National Quantum Technology Hub in Sensors and Metrology. The talk will also discuss examples of potential applications ranging from brain research to oil and mineral exploration and roadworks.

Tuesday 15th March 2016

Seeing the Light to Diagnose DiseaseProf. Mark Bradley (University of Edinburgh)

The imaging techniques currently used in clinical diagnosis can be ascribed into three main areas: MRI, SPECT and PET (positron emission tomography) and Ultrasound.  Interestingly, although Optical Molecular Imaging is a major technological platform in biochemistry (for example the beautiful images of cells and cellular processes) it is a novel diagnostic approach in clinical applications. Advantages of Optical Molecular Imaging include: (i) real-time imaging, (ii) high resolution (cellular) and (iiii) the absence of radiation-related risks. In my talk I will illustrate the application of in-man based optical molecular imaging using optical fibre technology with a variety of chemistry based-probes that allow the specific and molecular interrogation of disease.