Localized States in Nonlinear Topological Photonics
Hosted By: Nonlinear Optics Technical Group
24 November 2021 14:00 - 15:00
Eastern Time (US & Canada) (UTC -05:00)Recently discovered topological phases of light provide novel opportunities for photonic devices robust against scattering losses and disorder. Combining these topological photonic structures with nonlinear effects will unlock advanced functionalities such as magnet-free nonreciprocity and active tunability. In this webinar hosted by the Nonlinear Optics Technical Group, Daria Smirnova from Australian National University will discuss recent developments in bridging the physics of topological phases with nonlinear optics. This will cover self-action effects leading to edge solitons and modulational instability in topological photonic lattices, as well light generation in nanophotonic topological cavities and metasurfaces.
Subject Matter Level: Intermediate - Assumes basic knowledge of the topic
What You Will Learn:
- Approaches to the design of photonic structures with topologically nontrivial features
- Nonlinear Dirac model in photonics
- Multipole expansion technique to optimize a design of resonant elements
Who Should Attend:
- PhD and MSc students
- Research scientists and engineers in universities and industrial laboratories
About the Presenter: Daria Smirnova, Australian National University
Daria Smirnova received her Ph.D. in Physics in 2016 from the Australian National University, followed by work experience in the USA, Russia and Australia. Currently, she holds a prestigious Discovery Early Career Research Fellow position supported by the Australian Research Council. Her research interests include nonlinear nanophotonics, multipolar electrodynamics and topological photonics.
