Cavity Moire Quantum Materials
Abstract
One of the most exciting developments in physics and materials sciences over the past few years is the rise of 2D moiré materials, which is believed to be an alternative condensed-matter platform with tunable 2D electron gas. On the other hand, cavity strong coupling enable materials/devices# certain properties that can be controlled by the light waves bouncing inside the cavity in which the material/device sits. This proposal aims to merge the two emergent fields into one new field of cavity 2D moiré quantum materials, aiming to uncover novel phenomena and applications through the exploration of this unique combination. The primary goal of this studyis twofold: (1) to investigate the unique flat band physics arising with nonlinear exciton polariton lattices, which is also an efficient means to create reconfigurable polariton condensation arrays capable of phase locking; (2) to develop cavity phononic moiré quantum materials, thereby probing the innovative physics associated with cavity strong coupling in these systems. Thus, the researchwill revolutionize the research in both moiré quantum materials and cavity polaritonics, exhibiting novel physical properties and potential performance metrics well beyond the state-of-the-art. Building on the PI s expertise, the proposed research will (1) Createmoiré exciton-polariton lattices and explore novel flat band physics (2) Create robust cavity phononic 2D moiré quantum materials (3) Explore the impact of cavity-phonon strong-coupling on 2D moiré quantum materials.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Apr 10, 2025
- Source ID
- N000142512220
Entities
People
- Wei Bao
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
- United States Navy