Controlling light on demand with dynamic plasmonic pixels
This grant seeks to develop dynamic, controllable plasmonic pixels for optical displays, filters, and light modulators to advance photon-based computing.
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NRC Research Associateship Programs has archived this opportunity.
Funder: NRC Research Associateship Programs
Due Dates: February 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 | August 1, 2025 | November 1, 2025
Funding Amounts: Base stipend approximately $99,200/year with $3,000 travel allowance; typical tenure 2-3 years.
Summary: Supports postdoctoral research on dynamic plasmonic pixels for controlling light in optical displays, filters, and spatial light modulators to advance photon-based computing.
Key Information: Open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents; requires Ph.D. earned within last 5 years; application requires contacting Research Adviser prior to applying.
Description
This fellowship opportunity through the NRC Research Associateship Programs at the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) focuses on developing dynamic, controllable plasmonic pixels using electric field aligned plasmonic nanorods. The research aims to enable spatial, spectral, and temporal control of light propagation, which is critical for advancing photon-based computing systems as Moore's law ends. The plasmonic nanorod suspensions are color tunable across visible to infrared wavelengths, exhibit microsecond switching times, and can be spatially controlled via lithographically defined electrodes. The goal is to translate these properties into materials suitable for optical displays, filters, and spatial light modulators.
The research is situated at the NRL Center for Bio/Molecular Science & Engineering in Washington, DC, under the mentorship of Dr. Jacob Paul Fontana. Candidates are expected to have a strong background in optical engineering, nanotechnology, or physics, and to contribute to advancing photon-based information processing technologies.
