Inelastic Electron Tunneling as a Nanoscale Probe of Light–Matter Interaction

This project aims to deepen our understanding of light–matter interactions at the nanoscale by developing new theoretical tools that harness inelastic quantum tunneling mediated by polaritons (hybrid light–matter excitations) in advanced nanostructures. This will enable the exploitation of new optoelectronic phenomena, uncover the complex response of nanomaterials, and enhance existing spectromicroscopy techniques. The grant will support the recruitment of two PhD students and one postdoc.