Probing In-Concert Electronic and Optical Properties of Functional Single Molecules and Quantum Dots
Abstract
Title: Probing In-Concert Electronic and Optical Properties of Functional Single Molecules and Quantum DotsObjective:The overall goal of this project is to develop a combinatorial experimental approach that can allowsimultaneous measurement of electronic and" optical properties of single molecules and single quantum dots, and to elucidate and even control emerging quantum physical process"es at the single molecular level.Approach:This research project uniquely integrates the PI~s various expertise in near-field micr"oscopy, single photon physics, ultrafast optics, electrical transport, andmolecular-/nano- scale materials synthesis.SOW:This re"search project includes the following tasks:(1) Development of a combinatorial experimental methodology to allow simultaneous measurement of in-concert optical and electronic properties at the single nanomolecular level.(2) Study of localized plasmonic enhanceme"nt of quantum physics uniquely defined in the nearfieldprobe based nano-junction.(3) Understanding of hot carrier conductivity, tr"ansient dynamics and roles of phonons at the single nanomolecular level.(4) Exploration of emerging single nanomolecular optical activity and chirality induced spin selectivity.(5) Control of quantized electronic states of single molecules and single quantum dots by dc- andac-Stark effects.Future Naval Relevance:Electronic and optical properties of nanosystems down to single molecule lev"el is of key interest to ONR s nanoelectronics program, particularly in the bottom-up carbon electronics thrust. ONR nanoelectronics"" prohram seeks innovative techniques, tools, materials systems, devices and circuits that will enable information processing capabil"ities beyond the transistor era.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Sep 29, 2017
- Source ID
- N000141712885
Entities
People
- Min Ouyang
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy
- University of Maryland