Domaines
Nanophysics, nanophotonics, 2D materials and van der Waals heterostructures,, surface physicss, new electronic states of matter
Type of internship
Expérimental Description
In this project the goal is to locally and electrically excite chiral plasmonic nanocavities in order to enhance the chiral properties of a new class of two-dimensional (2D) semiconductors called transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs). These materials are key for a new branch of physics and technology called valleytronics.
During this internship/thesis, the student will acquire experience in (i) scanning tunneling microscopy and atomic force microscopy (imaging of the chiral structures and excitation), (ii) optical microscopy (detection and analysis of the emitted light) and (iii) the theory of plasmonics and two-dimensional semiconductors (“valleytronics”). The successful applicant will have a physics background or equivalent, and will have an affinity for optics and nanoscience and a desire to do experiments. Good communication skills in English OR French are required. Note that for a motivated candidate, the project may also include numerical modeling.
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Contact
Elizabeth Boer-Duchemin