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Depiction of a polariton
Video, 4 mins

Semiconductor Exciton Polaritons

Quantum Light, University of Sheffield

Part of LightFest
27 Jan 2025 14:00

We explain underlying physics of exciton-polariton formation in a semiconductor microcavity. Fascinating fundamental effects can be observed in microcavity polariton systems, such as stimulated parametric scattering, non-equilibrium Bose-Einstein condensation and superfluidity. We have a large research activity aimed at understanding and exploiting the light-matter interactions in exciton-polariton systems.

For more info check out our website: http://ldsd.group.shef.ac.uk/

Credits

  • DIRECTED BY Maksym Sich
  • PRODUCED BY Gareth Jones, 23i.co.uk
  • WRITTEN BY Maksym Sich Paul M. Walker

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