Led by:
- Prof. Andre Boholometz Henriques
- Prof. Valmir Antônio Chitta
Overview:
The Laboratory of Magneto-Optics and Nonlinear Spectroscopy seeks to innovate in the discovery and development of new mechanisms to manipulate the optical, magnetic, and transport properties of matter.
Research Highlights:
- Ultrafast Manipulation: Focus on rapid control of magnetic states, exploring ultra-short time scales. A notable example is the precession of electron spins in magnetic fields within picoseconds.
- Advanced Techniques: Use of picosecond and femtosecond light pulses to observe the temporal evolution of magnetic and optical properties of materials.
- Theoretical Foundation: Experiments are grounded in robust theoretical models that utilize quantum mechanics and statistical physics for light-matter interaction systems.
- Innovative Discoveries: Especially in antiferromagnets like EuSe, where a single photon can completely alter the magnetic state in fractions of a second.
Support and Funding:
Our work is supported by renowned agencies such as FAPESP, CNPq, NAP/USP, and CAPES, facilitating cutting-edge research.
For more details about our innovative research and publications, visit the laboratory's website.