Chiral Nanophotonics
Abstract
The objective is to investigate physics and device applications of the interaction of light with chiral structures including nanoparticles, waveguides and surfaces. The PI will study theoretically and experimentally the anomalous lateral scattering of surface plasmon waves by artificial chiral dipoles such as a metallic nano-helyx. In a parallel and complementary study he will investigate laterally chirality sorting optical forces induced by evanescent waves active on chiral nanoparticles. He will then focus on the effects of a chiral surface on the propagation of evanescent waves with the goal of exploring possible new states of light in chiral media associated with the continuous lateral deflection of light. The PI will investigate the anomalous lateral power flow in chiral waveguides in which one of the two cladding layers is made of a chiral material and the propagation of chiral surface plasmon polaritons on suitably structured surfaces as well as their interaction with chiral particles.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Apr 08, 2016
- Source ID
- FA95501610156
Entities
People
- Federico Capasso
Organizations
- Air Force Office of Scientific Research
- President and Fellows of Harvard College
- United States Air Force