Gravitationally sensitive structured x-ray optics using nuclear resonances

  • Event Date: 2024-04-22
  • Quantum information and communication
  • Speaker: Prof. Wen-Te Liao(Dept. of Physics, NCU)  /  Host: Prof. Yueh-Nan Chen (NCKU)
    Place: R36173, 1F, Dept. of Physics, Building of Science College, NCKU

Time:12:10, Monday, April 22, 2024
Speaker:Prof. Wen-Te Liao
              Department of Physics, NCU
Title:Gravitationally sensitive structured x-ray optics using nuclear resonances
Place:R36173, 1F, Dept. of Physics, Building of Science College, NCKU

Abstract:
Einstein’s general theory of relativity not only revolutionized our understanding of the universe but also led to numerous gravitational applications on a large scale, such as gravitational-wave astronomy. However, it is still a challenge to find a gravitational application at small spatial extensions on Earth. In this study, we investigate a structured waveguide system that enables the control of an X-ray profile at altitude separations of millimeters or even shorter, utilizing the nuclear resonant scattering of X-rays. Our current findings suggest a potential compact solution for using Earth’s gravity as a practical application of X-ray optics [1].

Reference
[1] S.-Y. Lee, S. Ahrens, W.-T. Liao, arXiv:2305.00613 (2023).

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