THz detection by molecular optomechanical coupling in a plasmonicnanoantenna

PhD and Post-doctoral positions in the “Nanophotonics Technology Center” at UniversitatPolitècnica de València, Spain

Plasmonic nanoantennas enable light confinement in deep-subwavelength regions, whichenormously strengthen light-matter interaction at the nanoscale. This can be applied, forinstance, to enhance Raman processes in molecules coupled to the nanoantenna. It hasbeen recently showed that such Raman processes can be interpreted in terms of molecularoptomechanics in a subwavelength cavity.

Noticeably, if the molecule has a large infraredor THz absorption, it may act as a transducer between such IR or THz fields and opticalfields, so the system will perform as a THz or IR detector.

We are offering a PhD and a post-doctoral position to work in the design, fabrication andexperimental demonstrations of nanoantenna-based system aimed at the demonstrationof THz detectors relying on molecular optomechanics.

Specific requirements:

PhD position: the candidates must have a degree in Physics or Telecom engineering. Masterstudies related to optics and nanotechnology will be very valuable.

Post-doctoral position: the candidates must have a PhD degree in one of these topics: cavityoptomechanics, plasmonic nanoantennas, THz technology, Raman spectroscopy.

They haveto show extensive expertise in design and optical characterization.

Experience in clean-roomnanofabrication will be also considered.In both cases, a high level in English is mandatory.

Candidates should send the following documents: motivation letter (1 page), short CV, listof publications, and - at least two - reference contacts, to Dr. Alejandro Martinez(amartinez@ntc.upv.es) and Ms. Isabel Salas (misalas@ntc.upv.es) in cc.

Starting date: March 1st, 2019.Duration: up to 3 years (renewable on a yearly basis)Additional information on the group: http://www.ntc.upv.es/english/metamaterials.htmlLocation: http://www.ntc.upv.es/english/contact.htmlFunding: This contract is supported by a H2020 FET-Open project.