Illuminating Innovation: Exploring the Applications of Photons through Light and Science

On April 24 at 6 p.m., the Museum of the Rockies will host a talk by Dr. Krishna Rupavatharam, director of Montana State University’s Spectrum Lab. During the presentation, he will discuss photons and their various applications in science and innovation.

The talk is part of the Science Inquiry Series and is titled “Telecommunications to Teleportation: Making Light Work.” Dr. Rupavatharam will share his expertise on photonics, the science of light, and how it can be utilized in applications ranging from remote sensing and holographic imaging to quantum teleportation and communication.

Dr. Rupavatharam obtained his Ph.D. in optical physics from the Indian Institute of Science in Bangalore, India and has worked at the Lund Institute of Technology in Sweden before joining MSU Spectrum Lab. He also serves on the board of directors for the Montana Photonics and Quantum Alliance.

The Science Inquiry Series talks are free and open to the public, and are sponsored by Gallatin Valley Friends of the Sciences and Hopa Mountain. The event will be hosted by the Museum of the Rockies, with a question and answer session to follow Dr. Rupavatharam’s presentation.