Researchers at Florida State University have recently made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of physics by identifying a unique phenomenon in a class of materials known as Kagome metals. The study, led by Assistant Professor of Physics Guangxin Ni and published in Nature Communications, focuses on how a specific Kagome metal interacts with light to generate plasmon polaritons – nanoscale linked waves of electrons and electromagnetic fields.
The researchers examined the metal cesium vanadium antimonide and discovered the existence of plasmons in this material for the first time. They found that the wavelength of these plasmons depends on the thickness of the metal and changing the frequency of a laser shining at the metal caused the plasmons to behave differently, turning them into a form known as “hyperbolic bulk plasmons.”
According to Ni, this breakthrough is crucial for advancing technologies in nano-optics and nano-photonics. The team’s findings provide valuable insights into the behavior of Kagome metal CsV3Sb5 under various conditions, opening up new possibilities for applications in optical communication systems, imaging, photonic devices, and sensing.
This research represents a significant step forward in understanding the complex behavior of Kagome metals and their potential real-world applications. Collaborating with researchers from various institutions worldwide, FSU scientists have demonstrated the exciting prospects for future technologies in the field of physics. Stay tuned for more updates on this fascinating study!
