Speakers

The ability to image single photons is advantageous in applications including biomedical imaging, environmental sensing, defense and space. We are developing an integrated sensor technology where the photon detection and readout electronics are both realised via the single layer patterning of a superconducting thin film.

Jane Ireland is a Senior Research Scientist at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) in the United Kingdom. She has a PhD from the Condensed Matter Group at the University of Birmingham which included high temperature superconductor device design, fabrication and characterisation. She has worked at NPL for more than 10 years, initially in the Optical Radiation Group, specialising in the field of cryogenic radiometry and developing state-of-the-art commercial instrumentation. Jane has recently joined the Quantum Detection Group to work in the area of quantum electrical metrology with a focus on superconducting devices.

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is the UK's National Measurement Institute, and is a world-leading centre of excellence in developing and applying the most accurate measurement standards, science and technology available. We undertake research and share our expertise with government, business and society to help enhance economic performance and improve quality of life. NPL is based in south-west London and employs over 500 scientists.