Coupling Quantum Emitters to Graphene Plasmons: a new route towards fast Quantum Optics

Objective

E-GRA-MONS OPTICS aims to couple quantum emitters (e.g. quantum dots and endohedral fullerenes) to the strong electric fields of graphene plasmons with the ultimate goal of performing fast quantum operations in the near infrared and visible spectrum. Such an integrated system will overcome the low processing speed of atoms and photons, thus providing a robust, solid-state platform for fast quantum optics. The real challenge is to integrate the features of quantum emitters and graphene plasmons into a single functional nanomaterial, understanding how the interactions at the nano-scale can impact its optical properties. To meet this challenge, this project adopts a multidisciplinary approach, combining the applicant’s experience in quantum operations using atoms and photons in conjunction with the world-leading expertise of the host organization in nanoscience and nanotechnology. The main objective is the experimental demonstration of strong emitter-plasmon coupling and plasmon-mediated interactions between emitters, which will be the fundamentals of novel quantum-optics technologies

Fields of science

• engineering and technology › nanotechnology › nano-materials › two-dimensional nanostructures › graphene
• engineering and technology › materials engineering › coating and films
• natural sciences › physical sciences › optics › spectroscopy › absorption spectroscopy
• engineering and technology › electrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineering › electronic engineering › computer hardware › quantum computers
• natural sciences › physical sciences › quantum physics › quantum optics
• natural sciences › physical sciences › theoretical physics › particle physics › photons
• natural sciences › mathematics › applied mathematics › mathematical model

Programme(s)

• H2020-EU.1.3. - EXCELLENT SCIENCE - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Main Programme
• H2020-EU.1.3.2. - Nurturing excellence by means of cross-border and cross-sector mobility

Topic(s)

• MSCA-IF-2014-EF - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowships (IF-EF)

Call for proposal

H2020-MSCA-IF-2014

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Funding Scheme

MSCA-IF-EF-ST - Standard EF

Coordinator

FUNDACION IMDEA NANOCIENCIA

Net EU contribution

€ 158 121,60

Address

Calle Faraday 9 Ciudad Universitaria De Cantoblanco
28049 Madrid
Spain

Region

Comunidad de Madrid › Comunidad de Madrid › Madrid

Activity type

Research Organisations

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Other funding

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