Masiello Group

theory of molecular plasmonics & optics on the nanoscale

Masiello group, Summer 2011

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We are a group of theoretical chemists, chemical physicists, computer scientists, and applied mathematicians working to merge the quantum many-body theory of molecular chromophores with the continuum

electrodynamics of nanoscale materials.  Our efforts are aimed at elucidating observation in:

1. •Molecular plasmonics
   

2. •Electron energy-loss spectroscopy (EELS) and cathodoluminescence (CL) of plasmonic nanomaterials
   

3. •Thermo-plasmonics
   

4. •Near-field optics and nanophotonics
   

We accomplish these goals by constructing new theoretical paradigms - borrowing ideas from quantum chemistry, AMO, chemical, and condensed-matter physics, nuclear many-body theory, and optics - together with the requisite numerical algorithms needed to explore a variety of optical phenomena on the nanoscale.  We are challenged to work in areas where no prior theoretical formalism or codes exist, allowing us to pursue research directions inexplorable with current theory/software.  At present we collaborate with several experimentalists in chemistry and engineering at UW as well as with others throughout the US and abroad.

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Contact us

Prof. David J. Masiello

phone: (206) 543-5579

office: Bagley Hall, Room 323

Masiello group, Fall 2012