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)

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1999

Conference Publication

Analysis of phase space resonances for the quantum driven pendulum (QDP)

Hensinger, W., Truscott, A. G., Hug, M., Heckenberg, N. R., Milburn, G. J. and Rubinsztein-Dunlop, H. (1999). Analysis of phase space resonances for the quantum driven pendulum (QDP). Australian Optical Society 1999 Conference, Univ. of Sydney, 6-9 July, 1999. Sydney: Aust. Optical Society.

Analysis of phase space resonances for the quantum driven pendulum (QDP)

1999

Conference Publication

Experimental observation of phase space resonances in the quantum chaotic dynamics of cold atoms

Truscott, A. G., Hensinger, W., Friese, M. E. J., Rubinsztein-Dunlop, H. and Heckenberg, N. R. (1999). Experimental observation of phase space resonances in the quantum chaotic dynamics of cold atoms. 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.1999.807606

Experimental observation of phase space resonances in the quantum chaotic dynamics of cold atoms

1999

Conference Publication

Measurement of Rotation Speed of Birefringent Material and Optical Torque from Polarisation of Transmitted Light

Nieminen, Timo A., Heckenberg, Norman R. and Rubinsztein-Dunlop, Halina (1999). Measurement of Rotation Speed of Birefringent Material and Optical Torque from Polarisation of Transmitted Light. CLEO/Pacific Rim '99, The Pacific Rim Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, Seoul, South Korea, 30th August - 3rd September, 1999. New Jersey: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/CLEOPR.1999.814762

Measurement of Rotation Speed of Birefringent Material and Optical Torque from Polarisation of Transmitted Light

1999

Conference Publication

Near-resonant holographic interferometry measurements in high-temperature environments

Bishop, A. I., Littleton, B. N., McIntyre, T. J. and Rubinsztein-Dunlop, H. (1999). Near-resonant holographic interferometry measurements in high-temperature environments. IQEC 1999, International Quantum Electronics Conference, Baltimore, MD, United States, 23-28 May 1999.

Near-resonant holographic interferometry measurements in high-temperature environments

1999

Book Chapter

Mechanical Effects of Optical Vortices

Heckenberg, N. R., Friese, M. E. J., Nieminen, T. A. and Rubinsztein-Dunlop, H. (1999). Mechanical Effects of Optical Vortices. Optical Vortices. (pp. 75-105) edited by Vasnetsov, M. and Staliunas, K.. Commack, New York: Nova Science Publishers.

Mechanical Effects of Optical Vortices

1999

Journal Article

Frequency stabilised grating feedback laser diode for atom cooling applications

Truscott, A. G., Heckenberg, N. R. and Rubinsztein-Dunlop, H. (1999). Frequency stabilised grating feedback laser diode for atom cooling applications. Optical And Quantum Electronics, 31 (5-7), 417-430. doi: 10.1023/A:1006962911229

Frequency stabilised grating feedback laser diode for atom cooling applications

1999

Conference Publication

Near-resonant holographic interferometry in a super orbital expansion tube

Bishop, A., Littleton, B., Mcintyre, T. J. and Rubinsztein-Dunlop, H. (1999). Near-resonant holographic interferometry in a super orbital expansion tube. 2nd International Symposium on Shock Waves, Imperial College, 18-23 July, 1999. London: ISSW.

Near-resonant holographic interferometry in a super orbital expansion tube

1999

Journal Article

Variations of relative line intensity in saturation spectroscopy due to low magnetic fields

Hensinger, W. ., Truscott, A. G., Rubinsztein-Dunlop, H. and Heckenberg, N. R. (1999). Variations of relative line intensity in saturation spectroscopy due to low magnetic fields. Optical and Quantum Electronics, 31 (5-7), 391-403. doi: 10.1023/A:1006902725341

Variations of relative line intensity in saturation spectroscopy due to low magnetic fields

1999

Conference Publication

Laser driven micromachine elements

Friese, M. E. J., Rubinsztein-Dunlop, H., Gold, J. and Hagberg, P. (1999). Laser driven micromachine elements. 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.1999.807282

Laser driven micromachine elements

1998

Journal Article

Optical alignment and spinning of laser-trapped microscopic particles (vol 394, pg 348, 1998)

Friese, Mej, Nieminen, TA, Heckenberg, NR and Rubinsztein-Dunlop, H (1998). Optical alignment and spinning of laser-trapped microscopic particles (vol 394, pg 348, 1998). Nature, 395 (6702), 621-621. doi: 10.1038/27014

Optical alignment and spinning of laser-trapped microscopic particles (vol 394, pg 348, 1998)

1998

Journal Article

Sensitive detection of nitric oxide using seeded parametric four-wave mixing

Fernée, Mark J., Barker, Peter F., Knight, Alan E. W. and Rubinsztein-Dunlop, Halina (1998). Sensitive detection of nitric oxide using seeded parametric four-wave mixing. Journal of Chemical Physics, 108 (15), 6291-6302. doi: 10.1063/1.476036

Sensitive detection of nitric oxide using seeded parametric four-wave mixing

1998

Journal Article

Emission and holographic interferometry measurements in a superorbital expansion tube

McIntyre, TJ, Bishop, AI, Thomas, AM, Wegener, MJ and Rubinsztein-Dunlop, H (1998). Emission and holographic interferometry measurements in a superorbital expansion tube. Aiaa Journal, 36 (6), 1049-1054. doi: 10.2514/2.478

Emission and holographic interferometry measurements in a superorbital expansion tube

1998

Journal Article

Optical Torque Controlled By Elliptical Polarization

Friese, M. E. J., Nieminen, T. A., Heckenberg, N. R. and Rubinsztein-Dunlop, H. (1998). Optical Torque Controlled By Elliptical Polarization. Optics Letters, 23 (1), 1-3. doi: 10.1364/OL.23.000001

Optical Torque Controlled By Elliptical Polarization

1998

Conference Publication

Velocity and relative number density determination within a pulsed laser ablation plume via Doppler planar laser-induced fluorescence

Littleton, Bradley N., Barker, Peter F. and Rubinsztein-Dunlop, Halina (1998). Velocity and relative number density determination within a pulsed laser ablation plume via Doppler planar laser-induced fluorescence. Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO, San Francisco, CA, United States, 3-8 May 1998. IEEE. doi: 10.1109/CLEO.1998.676298

Velocity and relative number density determination within a pulsed laser ablation plume via Doppler planar laser-induced fluorescence

1998

Conference Publication

Ionization measurements in a super-orbital expansion tube

McIntyre, T. J., Bishop, A. I., Thomas, A. M., Sasoh, A. and Rubinsztein-Dunlop, H. (1998). Ionization measurements in a super-orbital expansion tube. 20th AIAA Advanced Measurement and Ground Testing Technology Conference, Albuquerque, NM United States, 15 - 18 June 1998. Reston, VA United States: AIAA. doi: 10.2514/6.1998-2772

Ionization measurements in a super-orbital expansion tube

1998

Journal Article

Short-term spatial diffusion in sigma o+ o- optical molasses

Truscott, A. G., Baleva, D., Heckenberg, N. R. and Rubinsztein-Dunlop, H. (1998). Short-term spatial diffusion in sigma o+ o- optical molasses. Optics Communications, 145 (1-6), 81-85. doi: 10.1016/S0030-4018(97)00514-2

Short-term spatial diffusion in sigma o+ o- optical molasses

1998

Journal Article

Sensitive detection of nitric oxide using seeded parametric four-wave mixing

Fernee, MJ, Barker, PF, Knight, AEW and Rubinsztein-Dunlop, H (1998). Sensitive detection of nitric oxide using seeded parametric four-wave mixing. Journal of Chemical Physics, 108 (15), 6291-6302.

Sensitive detection of nitric oxide using seeded parametric four-wave mixing

1998

Journal Article

Optical Trapping of Absorbing Particles

Rubinsztein-Dunlop, H., Nieminen, T. A., Friese, M. E. J. and Heckenberg, N. R. (1998). Optical Trapping of Absorbing Particles. Advances in Quantum Chemistry, 30 (C), 469-492. doi: 10.1016/S0065-3276(08)60523-7

Optical Trapping of Absorbing Particles

1998

Journal Article

Velocimetry and thermometry of supersonic flow around a cylindrical body

Barker, PF, Thomas, AM, McIntyre, TJ and Rubinsztein-Dunlop, H (1998). Velocimetry and thermometry of supersonic flow around a cylindrical body. Aiaa Journal, 36 (6), 1055-1060. doi: 10.2514/2.479

Velocimetry and thermometry of supersonic flow around a cylindrical body

1998

Conference Publication

Trapping microscopic particles with singular beams

Heckenberg, N. R., Nieminen, T. A., Friese, M. E. J. and Rubinsztein-Dunlop, H. (1998). Trapping microscopic particles with singular beams. International Conference on Singular Optics Conference, Partenit, Crimea, Ukraine, 5 October, 1997. Canada & USA: SPIE - International Society for Optical Engineering. doi: 10.1117/12.317715

Trapping microscopic particles with singular beams

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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