Time-Resolved Fluorescence Spectroscopy with Nanoscale Manipulation Capability for Novel On-Chip Nanophotonic Quantum Devices
Abstract
The PI will procure and construct a fluorescence imaging microscope system with lifetime and autocorrelation measurement modules (FLIM/HBT modules) and a compact AFM module for nanoparticle positioning. Quantum systems are expected to enable the next technological leap and promise to dramatically advance computing, communication, security, sensing and imaging. However until now bringing solid state quantum systems close to implementation in practical devices remains challenging. Recent breakthroughs in the area of metamaterials have allowed unprecedented control of electromagnetic fields on the nanoscale. The revolutionary approach based on color centers in diamond coupled to metamaterials and metasurfaces could become the enabling technology for on-chip scalable room-temperature quantum devices such as single-photon sources, nanoscale sensors and quantum registers. Building upon our prior contributions in nanophotonics we will apply advanced metamaterial concepts to design, develop and realize on-chip quantum nanophotonic devices as well as study fundamental concepts of quantum dipole interactions with light. The requested equipment will allow a great variety of experiments based on deterministic placement and interrogation of NV centers coupled to specially engineered nanophotonic structures. The proposed system can be readily interfaced with other equipment at BNC, extending its use beyond the scope of color center-based quantum devices to areas such as quantum logic, data storage devices, multiscale metamaterials, and quantum interconnects that are of interest to many BNC-residing faculty members with appointments in Physics, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Chemistry. The PI’s projects only that will directly benefit from the acquisition of the proposed system are supported by current DoD and NSF grants for a total amount exceeding $3.5 million. The proposed equipment is also expected to foster BNC’s mission to generate interest and awareness of future scientists and engineers in the area of nanotechnology through numerous science events, guided tours, classwork, and research projects. The versatility of the proposed system will be crucial for enabling spectacular demonstrations of basic and advanced quantum effects guaranteeing a longstanding impact upon students and visitors.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Nov 23, 2016
- Source ID
- N000141612767
Entities
People
- Vladimir Shalaev
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy
- University of Virginia