Eliezer Estrecho, ANU
The strong coupling of light and matter can give rise to hybrid quasiparticles known as polaritons, which possess combined properties from both entities.
In this tutorial, I will provide an introduction to exciton-polaritons, which emerge from the coupling of excitons (electron-hole pairs) in semiconductors with photons in a cavity. These polaritons exhibit intriguing characteristics such as a significantly reduced effective mass and enhanced interactions. We will explore various platforms and discuss their potential for achieving room-temperature superfluidity.
About the presenter
Dr Eliezer Estrecho is a DECRA Fellow at the Australian National University and a Research Fellow of FLEET.
His research interests are mainly on exciton-polariton condensates, non-Hermitian physics, and strong light-matter interaction, specifically between electronic excitations (excitons) and photonic modes.