Design of Light Concentrating Systems at Subwavelength Distances
Project Leader: María Luz Martínez Ricci
We design and synthesize nanostructures that enable the concentration of electromagnetic energy at subwavelength distances, to be applied in sensing systems and/or enhanced emission of photoactive nanoentities.
In particular, we apply various strategies and electromagnetic models to determine the distribution of local electromagnetic fields in nanostructures such as thin films, photonic crystals, supercrystals, metallic nanoparticles, and clusters of metallic nanoparticles. We focus heavily on the synergy of combining one or more of these to achieve the desired objective.
PIP 11220210100205CO (2023 – 2026)
“Enhancement of Upconversion Nanoparticle (UCNP) Emission through Electromagnetic Field Localization in Thin Films: Design, Modeling, and Synthesis”.
Director: María Luz Martínez Ricci. Co-Director: Beatriz Barja.PICT-2021-GRF-TI-0030 3 (2023 – 2026)
“Luminescent Platforms Based on Plasmon-Enhanced Emission of Upconversion Nanoparticles (UCNPs): Design, Modeling, and Synthesis”.
Director: Beatriz Barja. Co-Director: María Luz Martínez Ricci.
