TOPOMIE · Active topological photonic insulators based on Mie-resonators
Horizon 2020 — Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions
- Duration
- 2020-03-01 → 2023-05-02
- EU contribution
- €246,669
- Participants
- 2
- Scheme
- MSCA-IF
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Results in brief
Active topological photonic insulators based on Mie-resonators
The TopoMie project explored topological properties of low-loss semiconducting photonic structures, targeting novel features like unidirectional propagation and high quality factors unattainable in traditional devices. The project's vision was to revolutionize nanophotonics and quantum photonics, with implications for areas like materials science and quantum computing. This could lead to enhanced communication systems, innovative sensors, and breakthroughs in related fields. The project's core objectives revolved around researching topological properties, creating topologically protected states, and spearheading advancements in nanophotonics. This involved six work packages, from proof-of-concept demonstrations to experiments on topological states. Implemented in two phases at ASRC CUNY and MLU Halle, the project adjusted its aims due to external events. Yet, the focus on nanoscale semiconducting device interactions yielded encouraging results. Collaborations, workshops, and publications amplified its reach and fostered global partnerships. It boosted a number of international collaborations and follow-up projects. In conclusion, the TopoMie project achieved its objectives and resulted in promising results that have the potential to lead to new discoveries and advancements in the field of nanophotonics and quantum photonics.
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Project objective
I will carry out an individual fellowship to push forward disruptive advances in enhanced light-matter interactions at the nanoscale. I will explore ways of control light-emission from quantum dots (QDs) combining them with all-dielectric 2D metamaterials that support non-trivial topological properties. The fellowship will be carried out for 2 years in the host organization, the Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC) at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York (CUNY), under the supervision of Prof. Andrea Alù. In the third year, I will return to the beneficiary organization, Martin-Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) in Germany, and work under the supervision of Prof. Joerg Schilling. The research includes the development of theory, numerical design, sample fabrication and optical characterization. The combination of -my present experience with active emitters incorporated with nanostructures, -the ASRC-supervisor’s expertise in topological nanophotonics, -ASRC’s unique fabrication and characterization facilities, -the MLU-supervisor’s expertise in nonlinear nanophotonics provides a unique synergy to push forward in disruptive ways the field of nanophotonics and topological optics. I will use near-infrared (NIR) QDs integrated into Silicon as the material platform of interest. The research will contribute to fundamental discoveries in the field of light-matter interactions and topological photonics, and pave the way to compact all-dielectric light-sources for data-processing and telecommunication applications.
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Participants
- MARTIN-LUTHER-UNIVERSITAT HALLE-WITTENBERG · HalleCoordinatorGermany
- THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK CORPORATION · New YorkUnited States
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