About
Our research target, plasmonics, deals with peculiar behavior of light waves in metallic nanostructures. We have made effort to develop plasmonic nanocavities to squeeze light into a tiny volume, which is much smaller than the wavelength, aiming for the application to biochips with high sensitivity and infrared light sources for analyzing the environment. As further developments, we are planning to realize advanced light manipulations by introducing new and optimized plasmonic structures, and to explore novel aspects such as uncommon interplay with materials.
Greetings
Hideki T. Miyazaki
Plasmonics Group
Group Leader
Research on surface plasmons has been developed through several booming days: e.g., the age of pioneering works on the fundamental physics and the age of the discussion on the relationships with the surface enhanced Raman scattering. The plasmonics, which emerged in the 2000s, is a field aiming for full control of surface plasmons based on the state-of-the-art nanofabrication techniques, and for practical application to our life. We carry out deep and original researches, keeping in mind social demands such as medical diagnosis, environment, and energy issues.
Contact
National Institute for Materials Science(NIMS)
Photonic Materials Unit(PMU)
Plasmonics Group
TEL : 029-860-4716
FAX : 029-859-2401(E-MAIL is preferable)
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