Team

Quantum nano optics

Scientific activity

The aim of our team is to study the interactions between light and matter at the nanoscale, and the quantum properties of light waves. We are particularly interested in different aspects of these interactions, such as their chiral, quantum and magnetic properties. To study the interactions between light and matter at the nanoscale, our group has developed expertise in techniques involving lifetime measurements, spectroscopy, polarimetry and radiation analysis from macroscopic samples down to the single quantum emitter level. In addition, to manipulate these interactions, we use “top-down” or “bottom-up” nanofabrication techniques to create optical nanostructures, also known as photonic antennas, capable of creating nanoscale electromagnetic fields, enabling total control of the coupling between light and matter. Another aspect of the team’s work concerns the use of photon pair correlations for quantum imaging and communication. Our activities include experiments using near- and far-field optical microscopy, quantum imaging devices, as well as theoretical and numerical studies.