Unit of Quantum Materials and Devices for Photonics and Energy - UMDO+

Reference of the Group:

GIUV2023-581

 
Description of research activity:
The UMDO group was founded at the University Institute of Materials Science (ICMUV) in 1999 with a focus on the physics of low-dimensional semiconductors (quantum wells and dots), particularly their optical properties and exciton recombination dynamics. This line of research continues today, but based on new semiconductors, such as 2D (monocalcogenides, dichalcogenides, etc.) and metal halide perovskites. At present, UMDO+ incorporates new researchers with new lines of research from the first-principles theory of electronic states to the manufacture of different types of optoelectronic and energy production devices through electrocatalysis and photovoltaics, via photonic and quantum technologies for telecommunications. Of particular interest is the physico-chemical synthesis of the aforementioned semiconductors and other advanced materials, in the form of a thin layer, and their study through different spectroscopic techniques as a basis for the manufacture of such devices and applications. The theoretical developments carried out by the group's researchers also allow us to understand the optical (linear and non-linear), electrical and magnetic properties of such materials. The...The UMDO group was founded at the University Institute of Materials Science (ICMUV) in 1999 with a focus on the physics of low-dimensional semiconductors (quantum wells and dots), particularly their optical properties and exciton recombination dynamics. This line of research continues today, but based on new semiconductors, such as 2D (monocalcogenides, dichalcogenides, etc.) and metal halide perovskites. At present, UMDO+ incorporates new researchers with new lines of research from the first-principles theory of electronic states to the manufacture of different types of optoelectronic and energy production devices through electrocatalysis and photovoltaics, via photonic and quantum technologies for telecommunications. Of particular interest is the physico-chemical synthesis of the aforementioned semiconductors and other advanced materials, in the form of a thin layer, and their study through different spectroscopic techniques as a basis for the manufacture of such devices and applications. The theoretical developments carried out by the group's researchers also allow us to understand the optical (linear and non-linear), electrical and magnetic properties of such materials. The theoretical developments carried out by the group's researchers also allow us to understand the optical (linear and non-linear), electrical and magnetic properties of such materials. The research lines of the UMDO+ are: - Phototransistors for Neurorphic Vision (NEUROVIS), relating to photodetectors based on 2D semiconductors and metal halide perovskites (eventually also 2D), in addition to the optical properties of these semiconductors. - Non-linear and Topological Photonics (TOPIN) is related to the theoretical foundations of the non-linear optical properties of materials, as well as the development of new advanced photonic concepts, such as metasurfaces and topological photonics. - Photonics and Optical Transistors (PHOTOT) deals with the implementation of photonic optical amplification devices and lasers, as well as other devices based on more advanced concepts, in collaboration with the TOPIN theoretical line. - Low Dimensional Semiconductors (LOWDIM) are aimed at the synthesis of 2D materials and the fundamental understanding of their properties, doping techniques capable of synthesising their electronic, optical and transport properties and electronic characterisation through Photoemission (ARPES) techniques, a unique technique in Spain. - Chemistry of Advanced Materials for Optoelectronics (CHEMDO) is the line of chemical synthesis of metal halide perovskites and metal oxides, in addition to its applications for sensors and energy production through electrocatalysis processes. - Metal Halide Perovskites for Optoelectronics (ABX3) is related to the preparation of thin polycrystalline and epitaxial layers of metal halide perovskites as a basis for the manufacture of optoelectronic devices (memristors, LEDs and solar cells), as well as the characterisation and modelling of these devices. - Theory and Simulation of the Optical and Magnetic Properties of Quantum Materials (MAGMA) mainly focuses on the theoretical study of electronic, optical and magnetic properties in 2D materials, such as transition metal dichalcogenides or chromium trihalides. The simulations are based on first-principle methods and semi-empirical methods for the study of quantum materials under external electric and magnetic fields or elastic deformations. - Artificial Systems for Quantum Technologies (ArQuS) aims to develop quantum devices based on low-dimensional semiconductors on the basis of their interaction with radiation, such as one-to-one photon emitters and entangled photons, cri
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Scientific-technical goals:
  • Desarrollo de materiales avanzados, incluyendo materiales cuanticos (2D, nanoestructurados)
  • Investigacion de las propiedades electro-opticas de materiales avanzados y cuanticos
  • Fabricacion de dispositivos para fotonica (Comunicaciones opticas, sensores, etc.)
  • Fabricacion de dispositivos para energia: celulas solares y electrocatalisis
  • Teoria electronica de materiales cuanticos, propiedas opticas y fotonica
 
Research lines:
  • Photodectors for Neurmorphic Vision (NEUROVIS).Photodetectors based on 2D semiconductors and metal halides perovskites (eventually also 2D). Optical properties and recombination dynamics of these semiconductors.
  • Nonlinear and Topological Photonics (TOPIN).Theoretical foundations of the non-linear optical properties of materials and their applications, as well as the development of new advanced photonic concepts, such as dielectric metasurfaces and topological photonics.
  • Photonics and Optical Transistors (PHOTOT).Implementation of optical amplifier and laser photonic devices, as well other devices based on more advanced concepts, in collaboration with the TOPON theoretical line.
  • Low Dimensional Semiconductors (LOWDIM).Synthesis of 2D materials and the fundamental understanding of their properties, doping techniques capable of synthesising their electronic, optical and transport properties and electronic characterisation through photoemission (ARPES) techniques, a unique technique in Spain.
  • Metal Halide Perovskites for Optoelectronics (ABX3).Preparation of polycrystalline and epitaxial thin layers of metal halides perovskites as a basis for the manufacture of optoelectronic devices (memristors, LEDs and solar cells). Characterisation and modelling of the main processes.
  • Artificial Quantum Systems (ArQuS).Development of quantum devices based on low-dimensional semiconductors, according to their interaction with radiation, such as single photon emitters and entangled photons, quantum cryptography and computer schemes and quantum simulation applications.
  • Theory and Simulation of Quantum Materials (QMAT-SIM).Study of electronic, optical and magnetic properties in 2D materials. The simulations are based on first-principle methods and semi-empirical methods for the study of quantum materials under external electric and magnetic fields or elastic deformations.
  • Chemistry of Advanced Materials for Optoelectronics (CHEMDO).Chemical synthesis of metal halides perovskites and metal oxides in solution and thin layers. Applications of these materials for sensors and energy production through photo/electro-catalysis processes.
 
Group members:
Name Nature of participation Entity Description
JUAN PASCUAL MARTINEZ PASTORDirectorUniversitat de València
Research team
ALBERT FERRANDO COGOLLOSMemberUniversitat de València
GUILLERMO MUÑOZ MATUTANOMemberUniversitat de València
ISAAC SUAREZ ALVAREZMemberUniversitat de València
ALEJANDRO MOLINA SANCHEZMemberUniversitat de València
JORGE PARRA GOMEZMemberUniversitat de València
JUAN FRANCISCO SANCHEZ ROYOCollaboratorUniversitat de València
RAFAEL ABARGUES LOPEZCollaboratorUniversitat de València
 
CNAE:
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Keywords:
  • haluros metálicos; perovskitas; Semiconductores 2D; Fotodetectores; Fototransistores; propiedades ópticas; recombinación excitónica; transporte;
  • Dispositivos fotónicos; Nanofotónica; Fotónica no lineal; Fotónica topológica;
  • Nanomateriales; Dispositivos fotónicos; Nanofotónica; Fotónica no lineal; Amplificación Óptica; Láseres.
  • Física del Estado Sólido; Nanomateriales; Semiconductores bidimensionales; Fotoemisión; Estructura electrónica; materiales topológicos; grafeno;
  • Haluros Metálicos tipo perovskita; Dispositivos Fotovoltaicos; Especroscopia de Impedancia;
  • Semiconductores de baja dimensionalidad; Nanomateriales; Interacción radiación-materia; Tecnologías cuánticas:
  • Materiales bidimensionales; Métodos ab initio;
  • haluros metálicos; perovskitas; óxidos metálicos; nanocomposites; fotocatálisis; electrocatálisis; producción hidrógeno verde;