Ilamaran Sivarajah

Feature Writer

Ph.D Physics

Ilamaran Sivarajah is an experimental atomic/molecular/optical physicist by training who works at the interface of quantum technology and business development.

Articles from Ilamaran

The Role of Mass Spectrometry in Protein Analysis

Mass spectrometry (MS) is crucial for studying protein complexes and biological processes, providing detailed molecular mass measurements and structural information through advanced ionization and analysis techniques.

1 Jul 2024

What is the Difference Between Spectroscopy and Spectrophotometry?

Spectroscopy and spectrophotometry provide critical insights into material properties, advancing scientific research and applications across multiple industries. Spectroscopy measures light-matter interactions across the EM spectrum, while spectrophotometry quantifies light absorption in solutions.

24 Jun 2024

What is Cryo-Electron Microscopy?

Cryo-electron microscopy (Cryo-EM) is a scientific technique used for studying the structures of cells, viruses, and proteins at the molecular level. It is widely applied in structural biology and drug design, revolutionizing the understanding of complex biological structures.

13 Jun 2024

Raman Spectroscopy: A Tool for Conservation

Raman spectroscopy emerges as a key tool for rapid, sensitive environmental pollutant detection.

22 Apr 2024

The Role of Modern Spectroscopy in Environmental Monitoring

Optical spectroscopy enhances environmental monitoring by detecting pollutants, aiding in global sustainability efforts.

10 Apr 2024

Unseen Frontiers: Navigating the Future of Invisibility Technology and Research

Metamaterials enable real-life invisibility technology, bending light around objects and offering applications in military, surveillance, and conservation.

2 Apr 2024

The Impact of Atomic Force Microscopy on Biomedical Research

AFM revolutionizes biomedical research by providing nanoscale imaging, crucial for early cancer detection and cell mechanics analysis.

28 Mar 2024

What to Know About Optical Quantum Information Processing

In order to better understand quantum physics, advance quantum information processing, and create quantum technologies, photons have served as a flagship system. The utilization of photons as a naturally mobile, low-noise system with widely available quantum-limited detection led to the demonstration of quantum entanglement, teleportation, quantum key distribution, and early quantum computer demonstrations.

2 Nov 2023

Identifying Products with Plasma-Assisted Ambient Mass Spectrometry

The direct examination of raw samples with the least amount of preparation is a big potential application for plasma-based ambient mass spectrometry (AMS).

19 Jun 2023

Mass Spectrometry: A Key Tool in the Fight Against Food Fraud

The rapid growth and application of mass spectrometry has been remarkable, especially regarding its use in investigating and generating results for food fraud analysis.

25 May 2023