Dr. Marin Karuza is an Associate Professor at the University of Rijeka’s Department of Physics, where he leads cutting-edge research in experimental physics, optics, and quantum physics. As head of the Laboratory for Quantum and Nonlinear Optics, he directs a state-of-the-art facility specializing in interferometry and optical resonators, equipped through EU Structural Funds as part of the Centre for Micro and Nano Sciences and Technologies.
Dr. Karuza’s research interests encompass precision measurements, quantum and nonlinear optics, with particular expertise in optomechanical systems. His groundbreaking work includes studies of cavity optomechanical systems, specifically investigating tunable linear and quadratic optomechanical coupling using vibrating membranes within high-finesse optical cavities. He has made significant contributions to scalar diffraction theory, conducting comprehensive experimental studies of Gaussian beam diffraction patterns across various regimes.
Dr. Karuza actively participates in major international collaborations, including the g-2 experiment at Fermilab for precision measurement of the muon’s anomalous magnetic moment, and the CERN Axion Solar Telescope (CAST) project. His educational contributions include developing assessment tools for wave optics instruction, helping to improve physics education at the university level. Through his leadership in quantum optics research and international collaborations, Dr. Karuza continues to advance both fundamental understanding and practical applications in modern optical physics.