Plasmonics and Microphotonics Laboratory (Biophotonics)
OverviewAssistant Professor Jaeyoun Kim in the Plasmonics and Microphotonics Laboratory
Iowa State University’s Plasmonics and Microphotonics Laboratory is operated by Assistant Professor Jaeyoun Kim.
Researchers in this lab aim to combine the utilization of optical technologies in nano- to micron-scales. They currently are pursuing two major topics in the lab:
Utilize surface plasmon-polaritons (SPPs) to enhance the interaction between material and optical waves. SPPs are hybrids of optical waves and oscillations of electron density in metal and couple to external optical waves resonantly when certain conditions were met. We are striving to realize more efficient photovoltaic devices and more sensitive biosensors by utilizing the strong resonance, which can significantly enhance the strength of electric field.
Miniaturization of existing or new optical systems using microfabrication technology. Recent advances in microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) and microfluidics have enabled many new concepts previously unattainable in conventional optics. We are keen on maximally utilizing these new concepts to implement dynamically tunable, miniaturized optical sensors for future medicine.
Location
1042 ECpE Building Addition, Iowa State University
Equipment
Inverted optica microscope (Leica)
Optical spectrometer with cooled CCD (Princeton Instruments)
