Professor Halina Rubinsztein-Dunlop
Professor

Halina Rubinsztein-Dunlop

Background

Professor Halina Rubinsztein-Dunlop’s research interests are in the fields of atom optics, laser micromanipulation, nano optics, quantum computing and biophotonics.

She has long standing experience with lasers, linear and nonlinear high-resolution spectroscopy, laser micromanipulation, and atom cooling and trapping. She was one of the originators of the widely used laser enhanced ionisation spectroscopy technique and is well known for her recent work in laser micromanipulation. She has been also working (Nanotechnology Laboratory, Göteborg, Sweden) in the field of nano- and microfabrication in order to produce the microstructures needed for optically driven micromachines and tips for the scanning force microscopy with optically trapped stylus. Recently she led the team that observed dynamical tunnelling in quantum chaotic system. Additionally Prof. Rubinsztein-Dunlop has led the new effort into development of new nano-structured quantum dots for quantum computing and other advanced device related applications.

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Fields of research

Physical Sciences

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Gothenburg

Research interests

  • Biophotonics

    The multidisciplinary Centre for Biophotonics and Laser Science is engaged in projects such as laser dentistry, optical micromanipulation and hyperpolarised NMR gas imaging.

  • Nano-optics and quantum computing

    We study colloidal quantum dots for use in future quantum technologies. Our system is based on a fluorescence activated PbS quantum dot. We are developing techniques for single dot detection, for the demonstration of a single qubit operation, and for controlled entanglement between two dots.

  • Laser micromanipulation

    We are characterising the optical forces developed in laser tweezers, including micro-rotational dynamics studies and optical angular momentum transfer. We have demonstrated the principals of an all optically-driven micromachine. Our studies are multidisciplinary, involving synaptic connections, microrheology, DNA twisting, and cell properties.

  • Atom optics

    Using laser beams, we trap and cool atoms until their behaviour is governed by quantum theory. We have used this technology to verify theoretical predictions, such as dynamic quantum tunnelling. Our recent work involves the production of a micro-Bose Einstein condensate, which can be moved around on an �atomic chip�.

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446 works between 1974 and 2025
All (446) Journal Article (251) Book Chapter (14) Conference Publication (179) Other Outputs (2)

361 - 380 of 446 works

2000

Conference Publication

Laser cooling of an optical fibre

Heckenberg, N. R., Rayner, A. and Rubinsztein-Dunlop, H. (2000). Laser cooling of an optical fibre. QELS 2000, The Moscone Convention Center, San Francisco, California, 7-12 May, 2000. US: Optical Society of America.

Laser cooling of an optical fibre

2000

Conference Publication

Theory of optical force and position measurement for an optically trapped probe particle

Nieminen, T. A., Rubinsztein-Dunlop, H., Heckenberg, N. R. and Bishop, A. (2000). Theory of optical force and position measurement for an optically trapped probe particle. AIP 2000, Adelaide University, 10-15 Dec, 2000. Australia: Australian Institute of Physics.

Theory of optical force and position measurement for an optically trapped probe particle

2000

Conference Publication

Optical Measurement of Microscopic Forces and Torques

Nieminen, T. A., Heckenberg, N. R. and Rubinsztein-Dunlop, H. (2000). Optical Measurement of Microscopic Forces and Torques. Light Scattering by Nonspherical Particles: Halifax Contributions: 5th Conference on Electromagnetic and Light Scattering by Nonspherical Particles: Theory, Measurements, and Applications, Halifax, Canada, 28 August - 1 September. Maryland, USA: Army Research Laboratory.

Optical Measurement of Microscopic Forces and Torques

2000

Journal Article

Ionizing nitrogen and air flows in a superorbital expansion tube

McIntyre, TJ, Bishop, AI, Thomas, AM, Sasoh, A and Rubinsztein-Dunlop, H (2000). Ionizing nitrogen and air flows in a superorbital expansion tube. AIAA Journal, 38 (9), 1685-1691. doi: 10.2514/2.1154

Ionizing nitrogen and air flows in a superorbital expansion tube

2000

Conference Publication

Light torque on atoms

Friese, M. E.J., Andersen, J. A., Rubinsztein-Dunlop, H., Truscott, A. G. and Heckenberg, N. R. (2000). Light torque on atoms. Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference (QELS 2000). Technical Digest, San Francisco, CA, United States, 7-12 May 2000. Washington, DC, United States: Optical Society of America.

Light torque on atoms

2000

Conference Publication

Laser refrigeration of optical fibres

Heckenberg, N. R., Hirsch, M., Rayner, A. and Rubinsztein-Dunlop, H. (2000). Laser refrigeration of optical fibres. AIP 2000, Adelaide University, 10-15 Dec, 2000. Australia: Australian Institute of Physics.

Laser refrigeration of optical fibres

2000

Conference Publication

The quantum driven pendulum and quantum phase space tunneling

Hensinger, W., Truscott, A. G., Upcroft, B., Hug, M., Wiseman, H. M., Heckenberg, N. R. and Rubinsztein-Dunlop, H. (2000). The quantum driven pendulum and quantum phase space tunneling. 2000 IQEC, Nice Acropolis, France, 10-15 September, 2000. US: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/iqec.2000.907945

The quantum driven pendulum and quantum phase space tunneling

2000

Conference Publication

Laser Trapping of Non-Spherical Particles

Nieminen, T. A., Rubinsztein-Dunlop, H. and Heckenberg, N. R. (2000). Laser Trapping of Non-Spherical Particles. Light Scattering by Nonspherical Particles: Halifax Contributions - 5th Conference on Electromagnetic and Light Scattering by Nonspherical Particles: Theory, Measurements, and Applications, Halifax, Canada, 28 August - 1 September. Maryland, US: Army Research Laboratory.

Laser Trapping of Non-Spherical Particles

2000

Journal Article

Atoms in an amplitude-modulated standing wave - dynamics and pathways to quantum chaos

Hensinger, W. K., Truscott, A. G., Upcroft, B., Heckenberg, N. R. and Rubinsztein-Dunlop, H. (2000). Atoms in an amplitude-modulated standing wave - dynamics and pathways to quantum chaos. Journal of Optics B-quantum And Semiclassical Optics, 2 (5), 659-667. doi: 10.1088/1464-4266/2/5/314

Atoms in an amplitude-modulated standing wave - dynamics and pathways to quantum chaos

2000

Conference Publication

Light torque on atoms

Friese, M. E. J., Andersen, J., Rubinsztein-Dunlop, H., Truscott, A. G. and Heckenberg, N. R. (2000). Light torque on atoms. QELS 2000, The Moscone Convention Center, San Francisco, California, 7-12 May, 2000. US: Optical Society of America.

Light torque on atoms

2000

Journal Article

Flow tagging velocimetry in a superorbital expansion tube

Littleton, BN, Bishop, AI, McIntyre, TJ, Barker, PF and Rubinsztein-Dunlop, H (2000). Flow tagging velocimetry in a superorbital expansion tube. Shock Waves, 10 (3), 225-228. doi: 10.1007/s001930050010

Flow tagging velocimetry in a superorbital expansion tube

1999

Journal Article

Three-dimensional imaging with optical tweezers

Friese, M. E. J., Truscott, A. G., Rubinsztein-Dunlop, H. and Heckenberg, N. R. (1999). Three-dimensional imaging with optical tweezers. Applied Optics, 38 (31), 6597-6603. doi: 10.1364/AO.38.006597

Three-dimensional imaging with optical tweezers

1999

Journal Article

Erratum: Optically written waveguide in an atomic vapor [Phys. Rev. Lett. 82, 1438 (1999)]

Truscott, A. G., Friese, M. E. J., Heckenberg, N. R. and Rubinsztein-Dunlop, H. (1999). Erratum: Optically written waveguide in an atomic vapor [Phys. Rev. Lett. 82, 1438 (1999)]. Physical Review Letters, 82 (17), 3561-3561. doi: 10.1103/PhysRevLett.82.3561

Erratum: Optically written waveguide in an atomic vapor [Phys. Rev. Lett. 82, 1438 (1999)]

1999

Journal Article

Optically written waveguide in an atomic vapor

Truscott, A. G., Friese, M. E. J., Heckenberg, N. R. and Rubinsztein-Dunlop, H. (1999). Optically written waveguide in an atomic vapor. Physical Review Letters, 82 (7), 1438-1441. doi: 10.1103/PhysRevLett.82.1438

Optically written waveguide in an atomic vapor

1999

Conference Publication

Phase space resonances in the quantum dynamics of cold atoms

Truscott, A. G., Hensinger, W. K., Friese, M. E. J., Rubinsztein-Dunlop, H. and Heckenberg,, N. R. (1999). Phase space resonances in the quantum dynamics of cold atoms. ICOLS 99, Innsbruck, Austria, July, 1999.

Phase space resonances in the quantum dynamics of cold atoms

1999

Conference Publication

A scanning microscope employing an optically trapped stylus

Friese, M. E. J., Truscott, A. G., Heckenberg, N. R. and Rubinsztein-Dunlop, H. (1999). A scanning microscope employing an optically trapped stylus. Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference 1999, Baltimore, USA, 23-28 May, 1999. USA: Optical Society of America, American Physical Society. doi: 10.1109/qels.1999.807281

A scanning microscope employing an optically trapped stylus

1999

Conference Publication

Laser cooling of ytterbium-doped optical fibres

Friese, M. E. J., Heckenberg, N. R., Rayner, A., Rubinsztein-Dunlop, H. and Truscott, A. G. (1999). Laser cooling of ytterbium-doped optical fibres. Australian Optical Society 1999 Conference, Univ. of Sydney, 6-9 July, 1999. Sydney: Aust. Optical Society.

Laser cooling of ytterbium-doped optical fibres

1999

Conference Publication

A scanning microscope employing an optically trapped stylus

Friese, M. E.J., Truscott, A. G., Heckenberg, N. R. and Rubinsztein-Dunlop, H. (1999). A scanning microscope employing an optically trapped stylus. QELS 1999: Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, Baltimore, MD, United States, 23–26 May 1999.

A scanning microscope employing an optically trapped stylus

1999

Conference Publication

Single wavelength phase-shifting holographic interferometry

Andruczyk, D. E., Bishop, A., Mcintyre, T. J., Rubinsztein-Dunlop, H. and Vakata, S. F. (1999). Single wavelength phase-shifting holographic interferometry. Second Australian Conference on Laser Diagnostic in Fluid Mechanics and Combustion, Monash Univ., Vic., 9-10 December, 1999. Caufileld East, Aust.: Monash Univ..

Single wavelength phase-shifting holographic interferometry

1999

Conference Publication

Near-resonant holographic interferometry measurements in high temperature environments

Bishop, A., Littleton, B., Mcintyre, T. J. and Rubinsztein-Dunlop, H. (1999). Near-resonant holographic interferometry measurements in high temperature environments. Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference 1999, Baltimore, USA, 23-28 May, 1999. USA: Optical Society of America, American Physical Society. doi: 10.1109/cleo.1999.833948

Near-resonant holographic interferometry measurements in high temperature environments

Current funding

  • 2025 - 2028
    Vortex matter simulators of two-dimensional melting
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2025 - 2030
    ARC Training Centre in Current and Emergent Quantum Technologies (ARC Training Centre administered by The University of Adelaide)
    University of Adelaide
    Open grant

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  • Atom optics
  • Laser micromanipulation
  • Lasers
  • Lasers - UV and visible
  • Linear laser spectroscopy
  • Multiphoton imaging
  • Optics - atomic
  • Photons
  • Spectroscopy

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