Spatial photoluminescence and lifetime mappings of quasi-2D perovskites coupled with a dielectric metasurface.

Light-matter interaction between quantum emitters and optical cavities plays a vital role in fundamental quantum photonics and the development of optoelectronics. Resonant metasurfaces are proven to be an efficient platform for tailoring the spontaneous emission (SE) of the emitters. In this work, we study the interplay between quasi-2D perovskites and dielectric TiO metasurfaces.

Coexistence of surface lattice resonances and bound states in the continuum in a plasmonic lattice.

We present a numerical study on a 2D array of plasmonic structures covered by a subwavelength film. We explain the origin of surface lattice resonances (SLRs) using the coupled dipole approximation and show that the diffraction-assisted plasmonic resonances and formation of bound states in the continuum (BICs) can be controlled by altering the optical environment. Our study shows that when the refractive index contrast Δn < -0.

Doping-induced plateau of strong electromagnetic confinement in the momentum space.

In this Letter, we present a design strategy for the realization of electrically powered bound states in the continuum (BIC) lasers. Despite growing attention of the optics community for BICs, practical uses of BICs in an active device are still unestablished. A large index contrast and out-of-plane symmetries that aid the formation of BICs are not trivial to achieve using conventional approaches for semiconductor laser design.

Nonlinear Emission of Molecular Ensembles Strongly Coupled to Plasmonic Lattices with Structural Imperfections.

We demonstrate nonlinear emission from molecular layers strongly coupled to extended light fields in arrays of plasmonic nanoparticles in the presence of structural imperfections. Hybrid light-matter states, known as plasmon-exciton polaritons (PEPs), are formed by the strong coupling of Frenkel excitons in molecules to surface lattice resonances. These resonances result from the radiative coupling of localized surface plasmon polaritons in silver nanoparticles enhanced by diffraction on the array.

Electrically driven optical metamaterials.

The advent of metamaterials more than 15 years ago has offered extraordinary new ways of manipulating electromagnetic waves. Yet, progress in this field has been unequal across the electromagnetic spectrum, especially when it comes to finding applications for such artificial media. Optical metamaterials, in particular, are less compatible with active functionalities than their counterparts developed at lower frequencies.

Effect of Spirulina (Arthrospira) supplementation on the immune response to tetanus toxoid vaccination in a mouse model.

The aim of this study was to investigate whether Spirulina (Arthrospira) supplementation could enhance the immune response to tetanus toxoid (TT) vaccine in a mouse model. Vaccination of TT was performed on day 7 and 21 in mice fed daily with Spirulina (50 and 150 mg/kg body weight). Both Spirulina supplementation and TT vaccination did not significantly affect body weight gain of the mice.