Professor Halina Rubinsztein-Dunlop
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Halina Rubinsztein-Dunlop

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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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Professor Halina Rubinsztein-Dunlop is:
Available for supervision
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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�.

Search Professor Halina Rubinsztein-Dunlop’s works on UQ eSpace

445 works between 1974 and 2025
All (445) Journal Article (250) Book Chapter (14) Conference Publication (179) Other Outputs (2)

421 - 440 of 445 works

1995

Journal Article

Resonant degenerate four-wave mixing in I2: Effect of buffer gas pressure

Barker, Peter, Thomas, Amberyn, Rubinsztein-Dunlop, Halina, Axner, Ove and Chekalin, Nikolai (1995). Resonant degenerate four-wave mixing in I2: Effect of buffer gas pressure. Applied Optics, 34 (18), 3281-3289. doi: 10.1364/AO.34.003281

Resonant degenerate four-wave mixing in I2: Effect of buffer gas pressure

1995

Journal Article

Optical-Particle Trapping with Higher-Order Doughnut Beams Produced Using High-Efficiency Computer-Generated Holograms

He, H, Heckenberg, NR and Rubinszteindunlop, H (1995). Optical-Particle Trapping with Higher-Order Doughnut Beams Produced Using High-Efficiency Computer-Generated Holograms. Journal of Modern Optics, 42 (1), 217-223. doi: 10.1080/09500349514550171

Optical-Particle Trapping with Higher-Order Doughnut Beams Produced Using High-Efficiency Computer-Generated Holograms

1995

Journal Article

Direct Observation of Transfer of Angular Momentum to Absorptive Particles from a Laser Beam with a Phase Singularity

He, H., Friese, M. E. J., Heckenberg, N. R. and Rubinsztein-Dunlop, H. (1995). Direct Observation of Transfer of Angular Momentum to Absorptive Particles from a Laser Beam with a Phase Singularity. Physical Review Letters, 75 (5), 826-829. doi: 10.1103/PhysRevLett.75.826

Direct Observation of Transfer of Angular Momentum to Absorptive Particles from a Laser Beam with a Phase Singularity

1994

Journal Article

Measurement of the Optical Force and Trapping Range of a Single-Beam Gradient Optical Trap for Micron-Sized Latex Spheres

Dhelon, C, Dearden, EW, Rubinszteindunlop, H and Heckenberg, NR (1994). Measurement of the Optical Force and Trapping Range of a Single-Beam Gradient Optical Trap for Micron-Sized Latex Spheres. Journal of Modern Optics, 41 (3), 595-601. doi: 10.1080/09500349414550581

Measurement of the Optical Force and Trapping Range of a Single-Beam Gradient Optical Trap for Micron-Sized Latex Spheres

1994

Conference Publication

Laser-based methods for hypervelocity flow diagnostics

Rubinsztein-Dunlop Halina, Barker Peter, Thomas Amberyn, Wegener Margaret and Stalker R.J. (1994). Laser-based methods for hypervelocity flow diagnostics. Proceedings of the 1994 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Europe, Amsterdam, Neth, August 28, 1994-September 2, 1994. IEEE.

Laser-based methods for hypervelocity flow diagnostics

1994

Conference Publication

Particle trapping with higher order doughnut beams

He, H., Heckenberg, N.R. and Rubinsztein-Dunlop, H. (1994). Particle trapping with higher order doughnut beams. Proceedings of the 5th European Quantum Electronics Conference, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 28 August 28 - 2 September 1994. Piscataway, NJ, United States: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/eqec.1994.698216

Particle trapping with higher order doughnut beams

1993

Conference Publication

Detection of Trace Amounts of Cr by 2 Laser-Based Spectroscopic Techniques - Laser-Enhanced Ionization in Flames and Laser-Induced Fluorescence in Graphite-Furnace

Axner, O and Rubinszteindunlop, H (1993). Detection of Trace Amounts of Cr by 2 Laser-Based Spectroscopic Techniques - Laser-Enhanced Ionization in Flames and Laser-Induced Fluorescence in Graphite-Furnace. Topical Meeting On Laser Applications to Chemical Analysis 3 ( Laca 3 ), Salt Lake City Ut, Jan 27-31, 1992.

Detection of Trace Amounts of Cr by 2 Laser-Based Spectroscopic Techniques - Laser-Enhanced Ionization in Flames and Laser-Induced Fluorescence in Graphite-Furnace

1992

Journal Article

Laser-Beams with Phase Singularities

Heckenberg, NR, McDuff, R, Smith, CP, Rubinszteindunlop, H and Wegener, MJ (1992). Laser-Beams with Phase Singularities. Optical and Quantum Electronics, 24 (9), S951-S962. doi: 10.1007/BF01588597

Laser-Beams with Phase Singularities

1991

Journal Article

Interferometric Measurements of Phase Singularities in the Output of a Visible Laser

White, AG, Smith, CP, Heckenberg, NR, Rubinszteindunlop, H, McDuff, R, Weiss, CO and Tamm, C (1991). Interferometric Measurements of Phase Singularities in the Output of a Visible Laser. Journal of Modern Optics, 38 (12), 2531-2541. doi: 10.1080/09500349114552651

Interferometric Measurements of Phase Singularities in the Output of a Visible Laser

1991

Conference Publication

The use of autoionizing states for efficient detection of Sr in Resonance Ionization Mass-Spectrometry

Bengtsson, L., Axner, O. and Rubinsztein-Dunlop, H. (1991). The use of autoionizing states for efficient detection of Sr in Resonance Ionization Mass-Spectrometry. 5th International Symp On Resonance Ionization Spectroscopy and its Application, Varese, Italy, 16-21 September 1990. Bristol, United Kingdom: IOP Publishing.

The use of autoionizing states for efficient detection of Sr in Resonance Ionization Mass-Spectrometry

1990

Journal Article

Reduction of Spectral Interferences From Na in Laser-Enhanced Ionization Spectrometry by Laser Preionization

Axner, O, Norberg, M, Persson, M and Rubinszteindunlop, H (1990). Reduction of Spectral Interferences From Na in Laser-Enhanced Ionization Spectrometry by Laser Preionization. Applied Spectroscopy, 44 (7), 1117-1123. doi: 10.1366/0003702904086425

Reduction of Spectral Interferences From Na in Laser-Enhanced Ionization Spectrometry by Laser Preionization

1990

Journal Article

Investigation of Background Signals From Na as a Source of Interference in Laser-Enhanced Ionization Spectrometry in Flames

Axner, O, Norberg, M and Rubinszteindunlop, H (1990). Investigation of Background Signals From Na as a Source of Interference in Laser-Enhanced Ionization Spectrometry in Flames. Applied Spectroscopy, 44 (7), 1124-1133. doi: 10.1366/0003702904086399

Investigation of Background Signals From Na as a Source of Interference in Laser-Enhanced Ionization Spectrometry in Flames

1989

Journal Article

Laser-Enhanced Ionization Spectrometry in Flames - a Powerful and Versatile Technique for Ultra-Sensitive Trace-Element Analysis

Axner, O and Rubinszteindunlop, H (1989). Laser-Enhanced Ionization Spectrometry in Flames - a Powerful and Versatile Technique for Ultra-Sensitive Trace-Element Analysis. Spectrochimica Acta Part B-Atomic Spectroscopy, 44 (9), 835-&. doi: 10.1016/0584-8547(89)80085-0

Laser-Enhanced Ionization Spectrometry in Flames - a Powerful and Versatile Technique for Ultra-Sensitive Trace-Element Analysis

1989

Journal Article

Simultaneous Measurements of Laser-Induced Fluorescence (lif Dip) and Laser-Enhanced Ionization (lei Enhancement) in Flame - Investigation of Physical-Properties

Axner, O, Norberg, M and Rubinszteindunlop, H (1989). Simultaneous Measurements of Laser-Induced Fluorescence (lif Dip) and Laser-Enhanced Ionization (lei Enhancement) in Flame - Investigation of Physical-Properties. Spectrochimica Acta Part B-Atomic Spectroscopy, 44 (7), 693-712. doi: 10.1016/0584-8547(89)80067-9

Simultaneous Measurements of Laser-Induced Fluorescence (lif Dip) and Laser-Enhanced Ionization (lei Enhancement) in Flame - Investigation of Physical-Properties

1989

Conference Publication

Analytical Applications of Laser-Enhanced Ionization Spectrometry in Flames and Furnaces

Axner, O, Rubinszteindunlop, H and Sjostrom, S (1989). Analytical Applications of Laser-Enhanced Ionization Spectrometry in Flames and Furnaces. 1989 European Conf On Plasma Spectrochemistry, Reutte Austria, 1989. VIENNA: SPRINGER-VERLAG WIEN.

Analytical Applications of Laser-Enhanced Ionization Spectrometry in Flames and Furnaces

1988

Journal Article

Laser-Enhanced Ionization Spectrometry in a T-Furnace

Sjostrom, S, Magnusson, I, Lejon, M and Rubinszteindunlop, H (1988). Laser-Enhanced Ionization Spectrometry in a T-Furnace. Analytical Chemistry, 60 (15), 1629-1631.

Laser-Enhanced Ionization Spectrometry in a T-Furnace

1987

Journal Article

Detection of Traces in Semiconductor-Materials by 2-Color Laser-Enhanced Ionization Spectroscopy in Flames

Axner, O, Lejon, M, Magnusson, I, Rubinszteindunlop, H and Sjostrom, S (1987). Detection of Traces in Semiconductor-Materials by 2-Color Laser-Enhanced Ionization Spectroscopy in Flames. Applied Optics, 26 (17), 3521-3525. doi: 10.1364/AO.26.003521

Detection of Traces in Semiconductor-Materials by 2-Color Laser-Enhanced Ionization Spectroscopy in Flames

1987

Journal Article

Detection of Metallic Elements by Laser Enhanced Ionization Spectroscopy in Flames Online with High-Pressure Liquid-Chromatography

Berglind, T, Nilsson, S and Rubinszteindunlop, H (1987). Detection of Metallic Elements by Laser Enhanced Ionization Spectroscopy in Flames Online with High-Pressure Liquid-Chromatography. Physica Scripta, 36 (2), 246-249. doi: 10.1088/0031-8949/36/2/010

Detection of Metallic Elements by Laser Enhanced Ionization Spectroscopy in Flames Online with High-Pressure Liquid-Chromatography

1987

Journal Article

Trace-Element Analysis by 2-Color Laser Enhanced Ionization Spectroscopy in a Graphite-Furnace

Magnusson, I, Sjostrom, S, Lejon, M and Rubinszteindunlop, H (1987). Trace-Element Analysis by 2-Color Laser Enhanced Ionization Spectroscopy in a Graphite-Furnace. Spectrochimica Acta Part B-Atomic Spectroscopy, 42 (5), 713-718. doi: 10.1016/0584-8547(87)80127-1

Trace-Element Analysis by 2-Color Laser Enhanced Ionization Spectroscopy in a Graphite-Furnace

1986

Journal Article

Laser-Enhanced Ionization Detection of Trace-Elements in a Graphite-Furnace

Magnusson, I, Axner, O, Lindgren, I and Rubinszteindunlop, H (1986). Laser-Enhanced Ionization Detection of Trace-Elements in a Graphite-Furnace. Applied Spectroscopy, 40 (7), 968-971. doi: 10.1366/0003702864508007

Laser-Enhanced Ionization Detection of Trace-Elements in a Graphite-Furnace

Current funding

  • 2025 - 2027
    Vortex matter simulators of two-dimensional melting
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2025 - 2027
    CERQuS: Cavity-Enhanced Rydberg Quantum Sensors for Bioelectrics
    Quantum 2032 Challenge Program
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2030
    ARC Centre of Excellence in Quantum Biotechnology
    ARC Centres of Excellence
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2026
    Cell fluid interaction: inside and outside cells
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2025
    ARC Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems (EQuS2)
    ARC Centres of Excellence
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2020 - 2022
    An integrated platform for studying sensory networks in the vertebrate brain
    United States National Institutes of Health
    Open grant
  • 2020
    Multi-kilohertz laser for attosecond and ultrafast science (ARC LIEF led by Griffith University)
    Griffith University
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2023
    Inertial sensing with a quantum gas phonon interferometer
    Commonwealth Defence Science and Technology Group
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2022
    Brain-wide mapping of sensory perception and integration in a vertebrate model
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2019
    Multimode optical waveguide characterisation facility
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2019
    Australian Quantum Gas Microscope (ARC LIEF grant administered by Swinburne University of Technology)
    Swinburne University of Technology
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2022
    Probe-free biophysical force and torque measurements with optical tweezers
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2017
    Riding a quantum wave: transport and flow of atomic quantum fluids
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2016
    Advanced Superfluid Physics Facility
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2017
    Force microscopy with arbitrary optically-trapped probes and application to internal mechanics of cells
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2014
    Live molecular imaging using super resolution microscopy, two photon and spinning disk confocal microscopy
    ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
    Open grant
  • 2013
    Ultrafast Laser Photophysics Facilities for Physical, Chemical, Biological and Materials Sciences
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2015
    Achieving high sensitivity in cavity optomechanical magnetometry
    United States Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2017
    ARC Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems (EQuS)
    ARC Centres of Excellence
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2013
    Dynamics of constrained Brownian motion of neuro-secretory vesicles.
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2011
    Ultra-precision cutting and polishing machines for fabricating high-Q crystalline resonators (ARC LIEF administered by ANU)
    ARC LIEF Collaborating/Partner Organisation Contributions
    Open grant
  • 2009
    Ultracold facility for investigation of light-matter interactions
    UQ School/Centre Co-Funding
    Open grant
  • 2008
    Improved quantification of spatial and temporal changes in plasma and tissue drug levels and tissue pathology
    NHMRC Equipment Grant
    Open grant
  • 2008
    Laser facility for quantum optics, imaging, and fabrication (ARC LIEF Administered by University of Melbourne)
    University of Melbourne
    Open grant
  • 2008
    Quantum limited single atom detectors (ARC LIEF Administered by Australian National Univeristy)
    Australian National University
    Open grant
  • 2007
    An Australian Attosecond Science Facility
    ARC LIEF Collaborating/Partner Organisation Contributions
    Open grant
  • 2006
    Foundational National Nanotechnology Infrastructure
    ARC LIEF Collaborating/Partner Organisation Contributions
    Open grant
  • 2006
    National Nanolithography Facility
    ARC LIEF Collaborating/Partner Organisation Contributions
    Open grant
  • 2004
    ARC Network in Imaging Science and Technology
    ARC Seed Funding for Research Networks
    Open grant
  • 2004
    In Vivo Fluorescence Spectroscopy Of Hard And Soft Pigmented Tissues
    University of Queensland Research Development Grants Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2006
    Nonlinear dynamics and chaos in Bose-Einstein Condensates on atom chips
    ARC Linkage International
    Open grant
  • 2003 - 2010
    ARC Centre of Excellence for Quantum Computer Technology (UNSW lead institution)
    ARC Centres of Excellence
    Open grant
  • 2003 - 2007
    Quantum Atom Optics and Single Atom Detection with Micro-Bose-Einstein Condensates
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2002
    Dynamics of atomic BEC's in mesoscopic wires
    University of Queensland Research Development Grants Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2001
    Super-Resolution in Microscopy - A Novel Approach Using Standing Waves.
    University of Queensland Small Grants Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2000 - 2002
    Decoherence in quantum chaos
    ARC Australian Research Council (Large grants)
    Open grant
  • 2000 - 2002
    Optical investigation of combustion in an upstream-injected supersonic-combustion ramjet
    ARC Australian Research Council (Large grants)
    Open grant
  • 2000
    Special Research Centre for Quantum Computer Technology
    University of New South Wales
    Open grant
  • 2000
    Using Optical Tweezers and Scissors to Unravel Chloroplast Ultrastructure.
    UQ Foundation
    Open grant
  • 1999
    Laser cooling of solids
    ARC Australian Research Council (Small grants)
    Open grant
  • 1999 - 2001
    Measurement of Mesoscale Forces and Rotational Dynamics using Optical Tweezers
    ARC Australian Research Council (Large grants)
    Open grant
  • 1997 - 1998
    Optical trap scanning force microscopy
    DIST Bilateral Science & Technology Collab.Program
    Open grant
  • 1997 - 1999
    Experimental tests of quantum nonlinear dynamics in atom optics
    ARC Australian Research Council (Large grants)
    Open grant
  • 1997 - 1998
    Optical tweezer micromanipulation of axons for construction of neural microcircuitry
    UQ Foundation
    Open grant
  • 1996 - 1997
    Improved fault determination in optical fibres/Location of buried marker tapes
    Optus Communications
    Open grant
  • 1996 - 1997
    Application of optical tweezers in polymer rheology and cellular biology
    Quality Funds Round 3
    Open grant
  • 1996 - 1997
    Mechanism of optical trapping for absorbing and reflecting particles
    ARC Australian Research Council (Small grants)
    Open grant
  • 1996
    Optical imaging for multi-parameter diagnostics in super orbital facilities
    UQ External Support Enabling Grant
    Open grant

Availability

Professor Halina Rubinsztein-Dunlop is:
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Available projects

  • Control and measurement of optical active matter

    Swarms of optically driven particles interact with each-other and their environment. Enquire about one of several projects that are aimed at revealing several aspects of the hidden inner workings of optical active matter.

    Supervised by Halina Rubisnztein-Dunlop and Alex Stilgoe

  • Physical versus behavioural interactions in collective motion in active matter

    Self-propelled active matter particles take energy from their environment and use it for motion and/or other purposes. Interaction between the active matter particles can result in collective motion such as flocking, schooling, and swarming, as seen with birds, fish, insects, and bacteria. The interactions can be behavioural ("Which way are my neighbours flying? How close are they?") or physical (e.g., bacteria). One important question is to what extent can artificial active matter particles, with purely physical interactions between them, mimic the complex collective motion driven by behaviour.

    Supervised by Halina Rubisnztein-Dunlop and Alex Stilgoe

Supervision history

Current supervision

Completed supervision

Enquiries

Contact Professor Halina Rubinsztein-Dunlop directly for media enquiries about:

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

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