Intelligent colour centre networks (C08*)

• Subject Area: Physical Chemistry of Molecules, Liquids and Interfaces, Biophysical Chemistry
• Term: since 2025
• Project identifier: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 433682494

In this project we will integrate colour centres with plasmonic junctions to develop electrically driven nanoscale light sources. Combined with the responsiveness to external stimuli of colour centres, we aim to develop networks of adaptive opto-electronic devices showing forms of intelligent behaviour, such as synapse-like learning by introducing feedback loops between emitters leading to time-dependent emission behaviour. To comprehend the manipulation and utilization of emitters for intelligent material applications, we will employ optical far- and near-field techniques. Our perspective goal is to demonstrate coupling of emitters into small networks that show the possibility of reservoir computing, or temporal computing schemes that mimic synapses.

• DFG Programme: Collaborative Research Centres
• Subproject of: SFB 1459: Intelligent Matter – From responsive to adaptive nanosystems
• International Connection: Netherlands
• Applicant Institution: Universität Münster
• Project Heads: Dr. Iris Niehues, since 1/2025; Professor Dr. Christian Nijhuis, since 1/2025