Western Kentucky University
Department of Physics and Astronomy

Colloquium

Dr. Sergio Mendes

Department of Physics and Astronomy
University of Louisville

"Photonics for Investigations in Nano-Structured Systems"

September 18, 2017 @ 4:00 pm in TCCW 201

Abstract

In this presentation I will highlight a few recent progresses from my research labs in the area of photonics that are creating advanced tools for studies and applications in biomolecular assemblies, surface-related phenomena, and nano-structured materials. In particular, a spectroelectrochemistry technique pioneered by our group using a single-mode, electro-active, integrated optical waveguide platform will be discussed to illustrate its ability to enable the development of a new approach for highly specific and sensitive biosensors. Also, novel developments in electrically-modulated plasmon resonances, cavity-ring down spectroscopy, and super-resolution imaging with stimulated depletion microscopy will be discussed.