Light-matter interactions mediated by nanoscale confinement in plasmonic resonators.

In this project, I will develop and investigate plasmonic and photonic resonators for optically detected magnetic resonance (ODMR) with nanometer spatial resolution enabled by paramagnetic spin defect centers in diamond and silicon carbide. These centers act as unique atom-size magnetic field sensors that can be optically addressed and can operate at room temperature and ambient pressure. The aim is to enhance the light-matter interactions at the defect center through coupling to the optical resonators and as such optimize single spin read-out. Integration of the high sensitivity and high resolution magnetic sensors with silicon nitride photonics will further improve excitation and luminescence detection efficiencies in an integrated photonic circuit.