Optics and Photonics in Everyday Life

• Grant number: 24/00679-8
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Journalism
• Start date: May 01, 2024
• End date: July 31, 2025
• Field of knowledge: Physical Sciences and Mathematics - Physics - Condensed Matter Physics
• Principal Investigator: Thiago Pedro Mayer Alegre
• Grantee: Giulia Tomaz Medeiros Zuffo
• Host Institution: Instituto de Física Gleb Wataghin (IFGW). Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP). Campinas , SP, Brazil
• Associated research grant: 18/15580-6 - Optomechanical cavities towards single photon strong coupling, AP.JP2

Abstract

We will explore our research on the interaction between optical and mechanical waves to disseminate scientific discoveries. By integrating students and adopting diverse media, our project aims to broaden the reach of science, inspiring a more informed and engaged society.