Plasmonics Group, Quantum Dot Research Center has been reorganized
into Plasmonics Group, Photonic Materials Unit on April 1, 2011.
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Our research target, plasmonics, deals with peculiar behavior of light waves in metallic nanostructures. In particular, we make effort to develop plasmon nanocavities to squeeze light into a tiny volume, which is much smaller than the wavelength. Such plasmon nanocavities can be applied to biochips with high sensitivity and infrared light sources for analyzing the environment. Application to component elements (meta-atoms) of metamaterials is also expected. |
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 Hideki T. Miyazaki Plasmonics Group Group Leader |
Research on surface plasmons has been developed through several booming days: e.g., the age of pioneering works on the fundamental physics and the age of the discussion on the relationships with the surface enhanced Raman scattering. The plasmonics, which emerged in the 2000s, is a field aiming for full control of surface plasmons based on the state-of-the-art nanofabrication techniques, and for practical application to our life. We carry out deep and original researches, keeping in mind social demands such as medical diagnosis, environment, and energy issues. |
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| National Institute for Materials Science(NIMS) Quantum Dot Research Center(QDRC) Plasmonics Group |
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