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April 10, 2024The antenna is based on metallic and dielectric thin films and, thanks to an innovative planar configuration, allows for the redirection of light emitted by light sources like single fluorescent molecules, making it possible to efficiently collect/detect weak light signals simply via an optical fibre.
Beaming light from a quantum emitter with a planar optical antenna
Stage of development: Technology validation in lab environment: prototype. TRL 4.
Patent:
■ Family patent WO 2016/166130: “Device for the beaming of light emitted by light sources, in particular fluorescence of molecules”: granted in USA n. US10571398 and pending in EU n EP3283869A1;
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Research activity developed by the working group Molecular quantum nanophotonics