Alison Butler
Quantum Sensing
Tue, May. 12, 2026, 4:30pm
Taylor Auditorium, Frick Chemistry Lab B02
Host: Chris Chang
Taylor Auditorium, Frick Chemistry Lab B02
Host: Chris Chang
Speaker Details:
Alison Butler
The Butler Lab
Distinguished Professor
Department Chair
University of California, Santa Barbara
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Quantum sensing is transforming our understanding of the universe state of the art quantum sensors include systems such as LIGO, and defects in diamond that can probe subtle quantum states. Yet, these sensors are macroscopic. Meeting the promise of quantum sensing requires designing tiny, tunable, optically addressable systems for incorporation into a wide range of applications. Chemistry is transformative in the quantum space – molecules enable precision placement of spins and tunable system design. Design approaches to create molecules featuring optical read-out of ground state spin will be presented.