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)

401 - 420 of 446 works

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

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

1997

Journal Article

Simultaneous two-wavelength holographic interferometry in a superorbital expansion tube facility

McIntyre, Timothy J., Wegener, Margaret J., Bishop, Alexis I. and Rubinsztein-Dunlop, Halina (1997). Simultaneous two-wavelength holographic interferometry in a superorbital expansion tube facility. Applied Optics, 36 (31), 8128-8134. doi: 10.1364/AO.36.008128

Simultaneous two-wavelength holographic interferometry in a superorbital expansion tube facility

1997

Journal Article

Measurements of neutral atom diffusion and electron-ion recombination by laser enhanced ionisation and planar laser induced fluorescence in an air-acetylene flame

Barker, P. and Rubinsztein-Dunlop, H. (1997). Measurements of neutral atom diffusion and electron-ion recombination by laser enhanced ionisation and planar laser induced fluorescence in an air-acetylene flame. Spectrochimica Acta Part B-atomic Spectroscopy, 52 (4), 459-469. doi: 10.1016/S0584-8547(96)01606-0

Measurements of neutral atom diffusion and electron-ion recombination by laser enhanced ionisation and planar laser induced fluorescence in an air-acetylene flame

1997

Conference Publication

LEI velocimetry and PLIF thermometry of supersonic flow around a cylindrical body

Barker, Peter, Thomas, Amberyn, McIntyre, Tim and Rubinsztein-Dunlop, Halina (1997). LEI velocimetry and PLIF thermometry of supersonic flow around a cylindrical body. 35th AAIA, Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit, Reno, NV, United States, 6-9 January 1997. Reston, VA, United States: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. doi: 10.2514/6.1997-496

LEI velocimetry and PLIF thermometry of supersonic flow around a cylindrical body

1997

Journal Article

Infrared seeded parametric four-wave mixing for sensitive detection of molecules

Fernee, M. J., Barker, P. F., Knight, A. E. W. and Rubinsztein-Dunlop, H. (1997). Infrared seeded parametric four-wave mixing for sensitive detection of molecules. Physical Review Letters, 79 (11), 2046-2049. doi: 10.1103/PhysRevLett.79.2046

Infrared seeded parametric four-wave mixing for sensitive detection of molecules

1997

Journal Article

Supersonic velocimetry in a shock tube using laser enhanced ionisation and planar laser induced fluorescence

Barker, P., Bishop, A. and Rubinsztein-Dunlop, H. (1997). Supersonic velocimetry in a shock tube using laser enhanced ionisation and planar laser induced fluorescence. Applied Physics B-lasers And Optics, 64 (3), 369-376. doi: 10.1007/s003400050186

Supersonic velocimetry in a shock tube using laser enhanced ionisation and planar laser induced fluorescence

1997

Conference Publication

Angular momentum transfer from a circularly polarized Gaussian laser beam

Friese M.E.J., Nieminen T.A., Rubinsztein-Dunlop H. and Heckenberg N.R. (1997). Angular momentum transfer from a circularly polarized Gaussian laser beam. Proceedings of the 1997 Conference on Quantum Electronics and Laser Science, QELS, Baltimore, MD, USA, May 18, 1997-May 23, 1997.

Angular momentum transfer from a circularly polarized Gaussian laser beam

1996

Journal Article

Optical angular momentum transfer to trapped absorbing particles

Friese, M. E. J., Enger, J., Rubinsztein-Dunlop, H. and Heckenberg, N. R. (1996). Optical angular momentum transfer to trapped absorbing particles. Physical Review A, 54 (2), 1593-1596. doi: 10.1103/PhysRevA.54.1593

Optical angular momentum transfer to trapped absorbing particles

1996

Conference Publication

Transfer of angular momentum to absorbing particles from a laser beam with a phase singularity

Friese, Mej, He, H, Heckenberg, NR and RubinszteinDunlop, H (1996). Transfer of angular momentum to absorbing particles from a laser beam with a phase singularity. Symposium on Nonlinear Dynamics in Lasers, at the 8th Laser Optics Conference, St Petersburg Russia, Jun 27-Jul 01, 1995. BELLINGHAM: SPIE - INT SOC OPTICAL ENGINEERING. doi: 10.1117/12.239174

Transfer of angular momentum to absorbing particles from a laser beam with a phase singularity

1996

Journal Article

Determination of the force constant of a single-beam gradient trap by measurement of backscattered light

Friese, M. E. J., Rubinsztein-Dunlop, H., Heckenberg, N. R. and Dearden, E. W. (1996). Determination of the force constant of a single-beam gradient trap by measurement of backscattered light. Applied Optics, 35 (36), 7112-7116. doi: 10.1364/AO.35.007112

Determination of the force constant of a single-beam gradient trap by measurement of backscattered light

1996

Conference Publication

Optically levitated stylus for scanning force microscopy

Friese M.E.J., Rubinsztein-Dunlop H. and Heckenberg N.R. (1996). Optically levitated stylus for scanning force microscopy. Proceedings of the 1996 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Europe, CLEO/Europe, Hamburg, Ger, September 8, 1996-September 13, 1996. doi: 10.1109/cleoe.1996.562006

Optically levitated stylus for scanning force microscopy

1996

Conference Publication

Holographic interferometry of superorbital test flows

Wegener, Margaret, Bishop, Alexis, McIntyre, Tim and Rubinsztein-Dunlop, Halina (1996). Holographic interferometry of superorbital test flows. Proceedings of the 1996 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Europe, CLEO/Europe, Hamburg, Germany, 8 - 13 September 1996. Piscataway, NJ United States: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

Holographic interferometry of superorbital test flows

1996

Conference Publication

Optical angular momentum transfer to laser-trapped particles

Friese, M. E.J., Enger, J., Rubinsztein-Dunlop, H. and Heckenberg, N. R. (1996). Optical angular momentum transfer to laser-trapped particles. QELS 1996: Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, Anaheim, CA, United States, 2-7 June 1996. Washington, DC, United States: Optical Society of America.

Optical angular momentum transfer to laser-trapped particles

1996

Conference Publication

Optical diagnostic methods for superorbital test facilities

Barker, P., Wegener, M., McIntyre, T. J. and Rubinsztein-Dunlop, H. (1996). Optical diagnostic methods for superorbital test facilities. Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics CLEO'96, Anaheim, CA United States, 2-7 June 1996. IEEE.

Optical diagnostic methods for superorbital test facilities

1996

Book Chapter

Fundamental mechanisms of laser-enhanced ionization: the production of ions

Axner, O. and Rubinsztein-Dunlop, H. (1996). Fundamental mechanisms of laser-enhanced ionization: the production of ions. Laser-enhanced ionization spectroscopy. (pp. 1-98) edited by John C. Travis and Gregory C. Turk. New York, NY, United States: Wiley.

Fundamental mechanisms of laser-enhanced ionization: the production of ions

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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