Non-Hermitian Moiré Photonics

Description of the granted funding

Moiré patterns, often observed as rippling effects when photographing a screen with a phone, are familiar to many people. In physics, however, these patterns are not merely visual artifacts but powerful tools for material control and tuning. By stacking graphene layers with a specific twist angle, Moiré superlattices can be created, enabling novel energy band modulations. This project extends the concept of Moiré superlattices to non-Hermitian photonic devices, offering unprecedented control over multi-degree coupling of light transmission. This advancement enables dynamic light manipulation capabilities far beyond conventional devices. Immediate applications include hyperband holography and ultrasensitive sensing. By bridging cutting-edge physics concepts with state-of-the-art nanomaterials, this project aims to pave the way for next-generation integrated photonic chips, optical imaging systems, and advanced biosensing technologies.
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Starting year

2025

End year

2029

Granted funding

Jin Zhang Orcid -palvelun logo
742 878 €

Funder

Research Council of Finland

Funding instrument

Academy research fellows

Decision maker

Scientific Council for Natural Sciences and Engineering
12.06.2025

Other information

Funding decision number

368234

Fields of science

Physical sciences

Research fields

Optiikka, akustiikka

Identified topics

photonics, optics, laser