Department of Applied Physics

Photonics and Semiconductor Nanophysics

We explore the novel physics and applications emerging from the interaction of light with nanoscale matter.

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Mastering light at the nanoscale

The emission and absorption of light is the physical basis of lasers, LEDs, solar cells and photodetectors, which have become crucial parts of our daily life. By controlling these processes at a subwavelength scale, we can significantly improve the performance of these photonic devices and develop completely new ones. The Photonics and Semiconductor Nanophysics group investigates the physics of (nano-)photonic structures and materials in five distinct but related research lines, mostly centered around semiconductors, for applications ranging from optical communications to sensing and energy conversion.

News

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April 17, 2023
Award-winning photonic sensor chip enables a materials sensor in everyone’s pocket
TU/e spinoff MantiSpectra wins prestigious Hermes Award at Hannover Messe in recognition of its groundbreaking ChipSense device.
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March 21, 2023
Doping control at the atomic scale in III-V semiconductors
Douwe Tjeertes defended his PhD thesis at the department of Applied Physics and Science Education on March 17th.
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Cracking and Tracking of Quantum Dot Formation
November 13, 2022
Controlling light-matter interactions in silicon metasurfaces
October 6, 2022
Atomically thin semiconductors for nanophotonics
June 14, 2022
Nanoscale currents improve understanding of quantum phenomena
May 4, 2022

PSN Colloquia

You can find the list of the coming PSN colloquia here

Our Labs

Nano-Optics of 2D Semiconductors

We investigate the interaction of light with matter at the nanometer scale. We develop new and improved ways of making visible light…

Andrea Fiore

Semiconductor Nanophotonics

We investigate the physics and applications of nanophotonic structures and devices based on III-V semiconductors. Key research topics…

Jaime Gómez Rivas

Surface Photonics

We investigate light-matter interaction on structured surfaces in a broad range of frequencies and in the time domain, from the visible to…

Paul Koenraad

Semiconductor Nanostructures and Impurities

Individual semiconductor nanostructures and single impurities are offering interesting options to achieve and explore the ultimate limits in…

Andrei Silov

Physics of Semiconductor Nanostructures

Physics of the individual nanostructures is at the heart of our research. We investigate a wide range of the available nano objects ranging…

WORK WITH US!

Please check out the TU/e Vacancies page for further opportunities within our group. For spontaneous applications and general inquiries, please contact prof. Jaime Gómez-Rivas

 

Meet some of our Researchers

Full Professor

Jaime Gómez Rivas

Full Professor

Andrea Fiore

Full Professor

Michael Flatté

Full Professor

Paul Koenraad

Full Professor

Ewold Verhagen

Assistant Professor

Andrei Silov

Education and Research Technician (Design and Development)

Matthijs Berghuis

University Researcher

Kaylee Hakkel

Postdoc

Mildred Cano-Velázquez

Postdoc

Minpeng Liang

Doctoral Candidate

Don van Elst

Doctoral Candidate

Arthur Hendriks

Doctoral Candidate-TA

Anne van Klinken

Doctoral Candidate

Matteo Lodde

University Researcher

Fang Ou

Doctoral Candidate

Luca Picelli

Doctoral Candidate

Francesco Verdelli

University Researcher

Alberto González Curto

Eindhoven Hendrik Casimir Institute

By bringing together photonics, electronics and quantum technology, Eindhoven Hendrik Casimir Institute (EHCI) drives exponential computing, communication and sensing technologies, to enable a sustainable information society.

Startups

Facilities

The NanoLabTUe offers a unique combination of equipment for developing optical chips and other applications based on compound semiconductor technology.

The cleanroom at the NanoLabTUe offers a combination of equipment that is available nowhere else in the academic world. Here, optical chips based on semiconductive indium phosphide can be fabricated, from substrate right through to the end product.

The NanoLabTUe is an open-access research laboratory, in which both TU/e and other research centers and industrial parties conduct research. This approach ensures that insights and understanding acquired through fundamental research quickly find their way into industry.

Recent Publications

Our most recent peer reviewed publications

Student opportunities

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BACHELOR AND MASTER PROJECTS

In practically all research projects there are ample opportunities for Bachelor and Master projects and internships on photonics, nanophotonics and semiconductor nanophysics. More information

PHOTONDELTA FAST CAREER TRACK PROGRAM

Integrated photonics will have major impact in areas such as communications, healthcare, agro-food, and mobility. The market is growing fast and thousands of jobs will be created. TU/e is the place to start a career in this field.

Do you want to be part of this future?

Then you should consider the new PhotonDelta Fast Career Track program. This program involves TU/e Master students in Applied Physics or Electrical Engineering in photonics research and applications, together with researchers and companies active in this field. For more information please consult: PhotonDelta Fast Career Track Program for Applied Physics students

Interested? Send an email to photonicscareer@tue.nl

 

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