Quantum dot lasing from a waterproof and stretchable polymer film

Affiliations

Mohammad Mohammadimasoudi: Nano-Bio-Photonics Lab, Faculty of New Sciences and Technologies, University of Tehran
Pieter Geiregat: Physics and Chemistry of Nanostructures, Department of Chemistry, Ghent University
Frederik Van Acker: Liquid Crystals and Photonics Group, ELIS Department, Ghent University
Jeroen Beeckman: Liquid Crystals and Photonics Group, ELIS Department, Ghent University
Zeger Hens: Physics and Chemistry of Nanostructures, Department of Chemistry, Ghent University
Tangi Aubert: Physics and Chemistry of Nanostructures, Department of Chemistry, Ghent University
Kristiaan Neyts: Liquid Crystals and Photonics Group, ELIS Department, Ghent University

Abstract

A quantum dot layer between two chiral liquid crystal mirrors forms a flexible foil that can emit laser light, also when immersed in water.

ISSN: 2047-7538 (Online)
Publisher: Nature Publishing Group
Country of publisher: United Kingdom
LCC subjects: Technology: Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General): Applied optics. Photonics; Science: Physics: Optics. Light
Website: https://www.nature.com/lsa/