Nanophysics is the study of structures and phenomena at the nanometre scale, where the laws of classical physics are increasingly replaced by the principles of quantum mechanics. A particularly promising field of research is the interaction of light and matter at this scale. Such interactions not only make it possible to observe quantum effects, but also to manipulate them in a targeted manner and to use them for novel applications. This lecture provides an introduction to the fascinating world of the connection between quantum physics and nanophotonics. Using selected examples from current research, it will be shown how light can be focused in extremely small objects and linked to quantum effects to enable novel applications, ranging from the generation of single photons to the development of nanolasers with extraordinary properties.
The "Physik Modern" lecture series in the quantum year 2025 offers insights into various areas of quantum physics, from the history of the theory's origins to its postulates and current research. The lectures are organized by LMU Physics and the Cluster of Excellence Munich Center for Quantum Science and Technology and present current research areas of the Faculty of Physics at LMU Munich and the participating Max Planck Institutes in a generally understandable way. The lecture series is aimed at a broad public interested in the subject. After the lecture there will be room for discussion and personal dialogue.
The lectures take place on the specified Thursdays at 19:15 in lecture theatre H030, Schellingstr. 4, or N120, Geschwister-Scholl-Platz 1.