Project description DEENESFRITPL Enhancing light emission in 2D materials The use of atomically thin 2D Van der Waals materials holds great promise for innovations in numerous fields in science and technology. Enhancing their photoluminescence quantum yield, a ratio describing the amount of light generated by the material versus the amount of energy put in, is key for photonic applications. The EU-funded BrightNano-vdW project will utilise nanostructures to increase the light emitted by the 2D materials. The greater the emission rates, the higher the quantum yield. The project will take important steps towards the use of 2D layered materials in photonic devices, putting Europe at the forefront of nano-optics and quantum research. Show the project objective Hide the project objective Objective This research proposal aims at exploring the potential of atomically-thin van der Waals (vdW) materials as highly efficient single-photon and nonlinear light sources towards their implementation in optical devices. In the context of nano-optics, an important element towards the development of practical photonic-based technologies is the achievement of bright and stable light sources as well as a precise control over quantum emitters. So far, the development of photonic devices is limited by a number of issues which can be addressed by the use of two-dimensional (2D) vdW materials. They present interesting excitonic properties such as strain-induced localization of emitters and inherent optical nonlinearities but the low quantum yield hinders their use in optical devices. Therefore, there is a real need to enhance the photoluminescence of vdW materials. One way to address the low quantum yield is by utilizing nanostructures to increase their emission rate. This project will be carried out with Dr Sapienza at the Imperial College London in collaboration with a secondment host, Prof. Tartakovskii at the University of Sheffield. My experience with nanoscale hotspot manipulation for fluorescence enhancement and the activity of the hosts with quantum emitters and vdW materials will permit a collaborative and interdisciplinary research programme at the interface between 2D materials and nano-optics. If successful, this proposal will allow me to advance my career in the field of nanophotonics and participate in diversifying the achievements of the host groups in nonlinear optics and plasmonics. Furthermore, the potential outcomes will provide a major step towards the implementation of vdW materials in photonic devices, thus establishing European leadership worldwide in the scheme of nano-optics and quantum research. Fields of science engineering and technologynanotechnologynano-materialstwo-dimensional nanostructuresengineering and technologynanotechnologynanophotonicsnatural sciencesphysical sciencesopticsnonlinear optics Keywords light enhancement single emitters nonlinear optics van der Waals materials 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-2019 - Individual Fellowships Call for proposal H2020-MSCA-IF-2019 See other projects for this call Funding Scheme MSCA-IF - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowships (IF) Coordinator IMPERIAL COLLEGE OF SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY AND MEDICINE Net EU contribution € 319 400,64 Address SOUTH KENSINGTON CAMPUS EXHIBITION ROAD SW7 2AZ LONDON United Kingdom See on map Region London Inner London — West Westminster Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 319 400,64