Ben Ikenson

3 weeks ago | phys.org | Ben Ikenson

For decades, quantum imaging has promised sharper images and greater light sensitivity than classical methods by exploiting the unique properties of quantum light, such as photon entanglement. But the approaches to do so rely on delicate, specially engineered light sources that are easily overwhelmed by real-world noise, and it is difficult to generate quantum light bright enough for practical use.

2 months ago | dwell.com | Ben Ikenson

View 6 PhotosSince breaking ground in 2019, Culdesac Tempe has had its share of detractors and skeptics. But none of them live there. View 6 PhotosIt’s been two years since Culdesac Tempe, the self-proclaimed "first car-free neighborhood in America," opened with a goal of making walkability its centerpiece.

Dec 4, 2024 | pubs.aip.org | Katherine De Lange |Ben Ikenson |Mara Johnson-Groh |Indiah Cornish

Many countries are rapidly shifting their energy generation from fossil fuels to renewable sources like wind and solar. While these have many advantages, they are also dependent on weather for their output. To reduce uncertainty and improve energy production, the field of energy meteorology has been developed to analyze and forecast weather patterns and their effects on renewable energy systems. Schroedter-Homscheidt et al.

Nov 21, 2024 | dwell.com | Ben Ikenson

View 6 PhotosExperts say affordable housing must come in many forms. But early signs show backyard homes—a win for landowners and renters alike—could be a crucial one. View 6 PhotosIn 2021, city officials in Malibu, California, denied a family’s request to attach a 460-square-foot accessory dwelling unit (ADU) to their home to accommodate an immunocompromised grandmother in her 80s.

Nov 18, 2024 | pubs.aip.org | Katherine De |Katherine De Lange |Ben Ikenson |Hannah Daniel

Topics Magnetic resonance, Energy efficiency, Household appliances, Refrigerators, Flow visualization, Fluid flows, Turbulent flows, Velocimetry Magnetic resonance velocimetry (MRV) is a flow visualization technique extending to opaque and complex internal structures. It measures both mean velocity field and turbulent kinetic energy (TKE), two factors important for improving energy efficiency and reducing flow-induced noise.