Project Overview
Study of quantum decoherence in retinal reflections of entangled photons
Department(s)
Physics and Astronomy
Abstract
This is an ongoing project to develop a new technique of biomedical diagnosis with quantum photons. We have developed a technique where quantum entangled photons are sent through a tissue sample, and in doing so losing their entanglement via "decoherence." We will investigate the same technique on reflection, with retina samples. The goal is for making a diagnosis in vivo of a patient's retina to test for Alzheimers. This work will involve preparing cow retina samples or or substitutes, setting up the apparatus to generate and measure the entangled state of photons, doing experiments, and analyzing data. The student will be involved in all of these aspects.
Student Qualifications
Physics Major. At least 2nd year. Knowledge of Matlab.
Number of Student Researchers
1 student
Project Length
8 weeks