New materials for quantum technology, how ultrasound can help detect breast cancer

In this episode of the Physics World Weekly podcast, Prof. Bhaskaran Muralidharan, who leads the Computational Nanoelectronics & Quantum Transport Group at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, talks about how computational physics is being used to develop new quantum materials; and how ultrasound can help detect breast cancer. In a conversation with Physics World’s Hamish Johnston, he explains how computational physics contributes to the development of new materials and devices for quantum science and technology. He also shares his personal perspective on quantum physics in this International Year of Quantum Science and Technology.

Bhaskaran Muralidharan is an editorial board member on Materials for Quantum Technology. The journal is produced by IOP Publishing. This article forms part of Physics World‘s contribution to the 2025 International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ), which aims to raise global awareness of quantum physics and its applications.

Link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ljZx9OIg0HoUC71fjVVP4