Active Plasmonics with Switchable Dielectric Materials (B12*)

• Subject Area: Experimental Condensed Matter Physics
• Term: from 2015 to 2019
• Project identifier: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 13266514

In project B12 switchable dielectrics based on photochromic molecules will be used to manipulate the plasmonic reponse of metal-dielectric interfaces in a defined and reversible manner. The ultimate goal is the realization of a plasmonic operation device with a functionality that is remotely controlled by an optical stimulus. Preliminary work will involve the development and characterization of switchable sub-units for steering surface plasmon polaritons, such as lenses, waveguides and beam-splitters. Time-resolved photoemission electron-microscopy will be used for a comprehensive characterization of the plasmonic systems on µm length- and femtosecond timescales.

• DFG Programme: Collaborative Research Centres
• Subproject of: SFB 677: Function by Switching
• Applicant Institution: Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel
• Project Head: Professor Dr. Michael Bauer, since 7/2015