Merging quantum photonics and spintronics with 2D materials
Interdisciplinary Areas: | Micro-, Nano-, and Quantum Engineering |
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Project Description
The rich variety of two-dimensional (2D) materials have shown unique promise for both nano/quantum photonics (for example graphene and 2D materials based tunable plasmonics and optoelectronics; color centers/single photon sources/quantum emitters in boron nitride and transition metal dichalcogenides) as well as spintronics (for example 2D magnets with voltage tunable magnetism, topological insulators with spin-momentum locking, and transition metal dichalcogenides with optically addressable spin-valley locking). This project will study 2D materials and their van der Waals (vdW) heterostructures that bring together such interesting properties in both quantum photonics/plasmonics and spintronics, to develop hybrid quantum systems that may enable optically addressed and controlled quantum sensors, spin qubits and other quantum devices for quantum information/sensing and spintronic applications. The successful candidate will be jointly supervised by both advisors, and learn about nano/quantum photonics/plasmonics and 2D materials/devices fabrication and opto/electronic measurements.
Start Date
July 1, 2019
Postdoc Qualifications
PhD holder or candidate in physical sciences or engineering with strong background in experimental research in one or more of the following areas: nano/quantum photonics, 2D materials and devices, spintronics. Strong abilities for independent, interdisciplinary research, and excellent oral and written communication skills. |
Co-advisors
Vladimir Shalaev (shalaev@purdue.edu), ECE, https://engineering.purdue.edu/~shalaev
Yong Chen (yongchen@purdue.edu), ECE & PHYS, http://www.physics.purdue.edu/quantum
References
1. S. Bogdanov, M. Y. Shalaginov, A. Boltasseva, and V. M. Shalaev, Material platforms for integrated quantum photonics, Opt. Mater. Express 7, 111-132 (2017)