The Nederlandse Natuurkundige Vereniging and Stichting Physica have announced that Michel Orrit will receive the national Physica Prize 2016. Michel Orrit is honoured with the prize for his groundbreaking work on single molecule spectroscopy. In the mid ‘80s, Orrit came to the realization that it should be possible to optically… Continue reading
To build faster computers and larger memories physicists need to know the exact position of electrons in microcircuits. Prof. Michel Orrit and colleagues want to build an apparatus for that, with the help of a 0.5 MEuro investment from the Stichting Fundamenteel Onderzoek der Materie (FOM). Electronic GPS: simultaneous measurement… Continue reading
The French Optics Society (SFO) has announced the winners of its biennial Grand Prix SFO Léon Brillouin. Professor Michel Orrit from the Leiden Institute of Physics (LION) is one of two people that receive the honour this year. The prize was established to honor the memory of physicist Léon Brillouin… Continue reading
14 – 16 September 2015 London, UK rsc.li/molecule-fd2015 Introduction Since their inception, optical detection and spectroscopy of single molecules have steadily expanded to an amazing variety of disciplines in natural sciences. Domains as varied as optical microscopy, quantum optics, nanophotonics, material science and soft-matter physical chemistry all have benefited from… Continue reading
“Sun, Sailing and Science”- Casimir Spring School in Arnemuiden Registration open here. Dear Casimir PhD-students and Postdocs, you are all invited for the 5th Casimir Spring School, 6-8 May in Arnemuiden, in the province of Zeeland, the Netherlands! The Spring School is only intended for PhD-students and postdocs from the… Continue reading
