funSpecLab

The funSpec lab

The Fast-to-Ultrafast

Nano-Spectroscopy Lab

Quantum phenomena are simplest to observe in small (nanoscale) systems. However, small typically means fast (or ultrafast). Our lab tries to observe and control nano systems on fast-to-ultrafast (nanosecond-to-femtosecond) time scales aiming to stretch the limits of quantum physics.

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Postdoc researchers – join our team

10 November 2025

We are a rapidly expanding group whose research sits in the interface of quantum optics and inorganic chemistry. We are looking to enhance our expertise with experts in one or more of the following fields: Optics Quantum physics Ultrafast physics Colloidal chemistry Microelectronic devices The Technion offers a great international environment on the hills of the Carmel in Haifa just above the sea. Good candidates can expect worthy fellowship and the option of in-campus housing. The Technion and the Chemistry…

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10 November 2025

Our team is rapidly expanding, but we still have some open spots for: * BSc projects in physics, chemistry, electrical engineering, and materials engineering * MSc students — graduates of multiple study programs, including physics, chemistry, electrical, materials, and mechanical engineering * PhD students — those who have worked or aspire to work in the fields of quantum optics, ultrafast physics, or inorganic chemistry. We are looking for independent students who, with time, will develop their own ideas with the…

ERC grant ConQuEST approved!

07 November 2025

Our ERC Starting grant ConQuEST has been approved for funding! The proposal includes fascinating ideas about using a time and/or space modulated electric field to control the emission of individual quantum dots. Its aim is to greatly expand the role of colloidal nanoparticles in the generation of quantum states of light by producing nonclassical states that cannot be created by other souces. This part of our general effort to enahnce the between inorganic chemistry and quantum science and technologies. The…

Our research in a nutshell

Quantum optics is the branch of physics attempts to understand light when it must be described by particles (photons) rather than waves. Cleverly designed nano materials (e.g. quantum dots, dye molecules, defects) are an important gateway to this world, they are a source of quantum states of light.

However, nano-sized typically means fast-to-ultrafast (nanosecond-to-femtosecond) dynamics. This makes our lives as experimentalists much more challenging, interesting and sometimes quite surprising.

The goal of the funSpec lab is to understand and manipulate nano-fabricated matter at its native fast-to-ultrafast timescale in order to produce quantum light in state that could not be imagined otherwise.

The funSpec research group is led by Dr. Ron Tenne from the Schulich Chemistry Faculty in the Technion

Ron devoted almost his entire adult life (professionally at least) to quantum optics and regrets nothing. He is fascinated by all things related to light.. generating it, detecting it and using it to produce images or sensing the environment around us. That being said, his interest comes from the perspective of fundamental science and the quest for understanding. The practical and applicative side of things always comes second.

Ron’s CV