News Summary

Researchers at the University of Ottawa have devised a new method for controlling the ionization of atoms and molecules using optical vortex beams. This discovery, led by Physics Professor Ravi Bhardwaj, has the potential to enhance fields such as medical imaging and quantum computing. The method allows for better spatial resolution in imaging and could be applied to attosecond science and plasma physics. Although the research is fundamental and not yet intended for commercialization, it adds to the growing Canadian advancements in the quantum sector, which has seen significant federal funding and breakthroughs by Canadian companies.