Self-Assembled 3-Dimensional Photonic Crystals

Description
We experimentally realize and study non-classical optical phenomena in nano- and micro-engineered electro-magnetic environments such as microcavities and photonic crystals (see images). In particular we explore the effect of such specifically designed nanophotonic environments on fundamental optical (lifetime, energy transfer rates, photon amplification and lasing, etc.) and magneto-optical (Faraday rotation, Kerr effect, etc.) properties.

Implications
Nanophotonics (photonic crystals, microcavities, nanocrystal quantum dots, etc.) allow to control and manipulate photons and/or electrons in revolutionary new ways and therefore are considered key components in future novel device concepts such as all-optical integrated circuits and photonic chips.

Research Group Contacts
Professor Michael H. Bartl, Chemistry

http://www.chem.utah.edu/faculty/Bartl/index.html

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