Theoretical challenges in polaritonic chemistry
Polaritonic chemistry exploits strong light–matter coupling between molecules and confined
electromagnetic field modes to enable new chemical reactivities. In systems displaying this …
electromagnetic field modes to enable new chemical reactivities. In systems displaying this …
A theoretical perspective on molecular polaritonics
In the past decade, much theoretical research has focused on studying the strong coupling
between organic molecules (or quantum emitters, in general) and light modes. The …
between organic molecules (or quantum emitters, in general) and light modes. The …
Barrier-free reverse-intersystem crossing in organic molecules by strong light-matter coupling
Strong light-matter coupling provides the means to challenge the traditional rules of
chemistry. In particular, an energy inversion of singlet and triplet excited states would be …
chemistry. In particular, an energy inversion of singlet and triplet excited states would be …
Optical cavity-mediated exciton dynamics in photosynthetic light harvesting 2 complexes
Strong light-matter interaction leads to the formation of hybrid polariton states and alters the
photophysical dynamics of organic materials and biological systems without modifying their …
photophysical dynamics of organic materials and biological systems without modifying their …
Multidimensional coherent spectroscopy of molecular polaritons: Langevin approach
We present a microscopic theory for nonlinear optical spectroscopy of N molecules in an
optical cavity. Using the Heisenberg-Langevin equation, an analytical expression is derived …
optical cavity. Using the Heisenberg-Langevin equation, an analytical expression is derived …
Effective single-mode methodology for strongly coupled multimode molecular-plasmon nanosystems
Strong coupling between molecules and quantized fields has emerged as an effective
methodology to engineer molecular properties. New hybrid states are formed when …
methodology to engineer molecular properties. New hybrid states are formed when …
Passive atomic-scale optical sensors for map** light flux in ultra-small cavities
Understanding light propagation and attenuation in cavities is limited by lack of applicable
light sensing technologies. Here we demonstrate the use of light-sensitive metastable states …
light sensing technologies. Here we demonstrate the use of light-sensitive metastable states …
Light harvesting enhanced by quantum ratchet states
N Werren, W Brown, EM Gauger - PRX Energy, 2023 - APS
We consider bioinspired ring systems as photovoltaic circuits to explore the advantage of
“optical ratcheting,” a process whereby the arrangement of coupled optical dipoles enables …
“optical ratcheting,” a process whereby the arrangement of coupled optical dipoles enables …
Plasmon-enhanced exciton delocalization in squaraine-type molecular aggregates
Enlarging exciton coherence lengths in molecular aggregates is critical for enhancing the
collective optical and transport properties of molecular thin film nanostructures or devices …
collective optical and transport properties of molecular thin film nanostructures or devices …
Map** the dynamics of energy relaxation in exciton–polaritons using ultrafast two-dimensional electronic spectroscopy
Exciton–polaritons are quasiparticles that are formed by strong interactions between light
and electronic transitions of matter. Polariton states exhibit the characteristics of both …
and electronic transitions of matter. Polariton states exhibit the characteristics of both …