Exploring Quantum Emitters in 2D Materials
Two-dimensional transition-metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) and other van der Waals materials are increasingly studied as platforms for quantum emitters and next-generation quantum photonic devices. Their layered structure enables precise control over electronic and optical properties, opening new opportunities for engineered quantum light sources.
Characterizing these materials requires advanced optical techniques capable of resolving both spatial and temporal emission dynamics. In this webinar, multimodal imaging approaches are presented, including reflection microscopy and time-resolved photoluminescence (TRPL) measurements performed with the MicroTime 100 microscope. Complementary photoluminescence spectroscopy using the FluoTime 300 spectrometer provides additional insight into emission spectra and optical transitions.
Together, these methods illustrate how optical microscopy and spectroscopy help reveal light–matter interactions in emerging quantum materials.
About the Speaker
Shengxi Huang is an Associate Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Rice University and leads the SCOPE Laboratory. Her research focuses on light–matter interactions in quantum materials, including 2D materials and Weyl semimetals, as well as quantum optical and biochemical sensing technologies.
She received her PhD from MIT, working with Mildred Dresselhaus and Jing Kong, followed by postdoctoral research at Stanford University. Before joining Rice University, she served on the faculty at Penn State University.
Watch the Webinar On Demand
The full presentation is available as an on-demand webinar. Watch the recording to learn how time-resolved photoluminescence, optical microscopy, and photoluminescence spectroscopy can be used to investigate and design 2D quantum materials for photonic applications.
