Luuk van Leendert

I want to master light, from quantum research to gravitational waves

I have a strong interest in light. When you learn to control the properties of light, you can do incredibly exciting things with it,  from laser cooling and quantum communication to detecting gravitational waves and exciting particles. My fascination began during my bachelor鈥檚 final project, where I contributed to the development of an optical setup for a quantum simulator, a project that really sparked my passion for light.

I'm therefore looking forward to using the elective space in my master鈥檚 program to take courses that help me better understand light and lasers. Ideally, I would like to apply this knowledge in future research, for example through a PhD. At 色中色, there are plenty of research groups where I could gain valuable hands-on experience, so I鈥檓 very curious to see what the future holds for me!