Current Research
QUANTUM . LAB @ SSCUWe are interested in fundamental as well as applied problems that arise when dealing with wet chemically prepared nanoparticles. Our interests are related to both physical as well as materials aspects. We are presently interested in the following directions:
Quantum Dot Microscopy and Spectroscopy
Quantum dots can serve as single photon emitters that are required for quantum communication and communication. We are interested in developing quantum dots optimized to suit specific single photon generation applications.
Future emphasis on this front will move towards realizing quantum optical effects and devices with these materials
Photodetectors
We are interested in developing photodetector devices from solution processed nanomaterials. For example, we have shown near infrared photodetector devices developed from I-III-VI2 semiconductors.
Future emphasis on will be towards developing improved infrared photodetector devices as well as the exploration of other infrared materials.
Plasmonic Materials
Metal nanoparticles enable the convenient regulation local photonic density of states. This can in turn alter the properties of nearby emitters. We are interested in emergent phenomena in these materials.