The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
10(18), P. 5519 - 5529
Published: Sept. 1, 2019
We
perform
quantum
dynamics
simulations
to
investigate
new
chemical
reactivities
enabled
by
cavity
electrodynamics.
The
light-matter
interactions
between
the
molecule
and
quantized
radiation
mode
inside
an
optical
create
a
set
of
hybridized
electronic-photonic
states,
so-called
polaritons.
polaritonic
states
adapt
curvatures
from
both
ground
excited
electronic
opening
up
possibilities
control
photochemical
reactions
exploiting
intrinsic
behaviors
interactions.
With
simulations,
we
demonstrate
that
selectivity
model
photoisomerization
reaction
can
be
controlled
tuning
photon
frequency
or
coupling
strength,
providing
ways
manipulate
via
interaction.
further
collective
effects
multiple
molecules.
Our
results
suggest
in
resonance
case,
is
recycled
among
molecules
enable
state
reactions,
thus
effectively
functioning
as
catalyst.
In
nonresonance
emit
absorb
virtual
photons
initiate
through
fundamental
electrodynamics
processes.
These
reveal
basic
principles
polariton
photochemistry
well
promising
take
advantage
photons.
Science,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
373(6551)
Published: July 9, 2021
Captivating
cavities
Laser
technology
is
a
familiar
example
of
how
confining
light
between
two
mirrors
can
tune
its
properties.
Quantum
mechanics
also
dictates
that
even
without
extraneous
light,
matter
confined
in
cavity
resonant
with
electronic
or
vibrational
transitions
couple
vacuum
electromagnetic
field
fluctuations.
Garcia-Vidal
et
al.
review
the
remarkable
and
still
somewhat
mysterious
implications
this
“strong-coupling”
regime,
manifestations
ranging
from
enhanced
charge
transport
to
site-selective
chemical
reactivity
across
range
molecular
solid-state
materials.
Science
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ACS Photonics,
Journal Year:
2017,
Volume and Issue:
5(1), P. 205 - 216
Published: Sept. 26, 2017
We
present
an
overview
of
the
general
concepts
polaritonic
chemistry
with
organic
molecules,
i.e.,
manipulation
chemical
structure
that
can
be
achieved
through
strong
coupling
between
confined
light
modes
and
molecules.
Strong
associated
formation
polaritons,
hybrid
light–matter
excitations,
lead
to
energy
shifts
in
such
systems
amount
a
large
fraction
uncoupled
transition
energy.
This
has
recently
been
shown
significantly
alter
coupled
which
opens
possibility
manipulate
control
reactions.
discuss
current
state
theory
for
describing
these
changes
several
applications,
particular
focus
on
collective
effects
observed
when
many
molecules
are
involved
coupling.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
48(3), P. 937 - 961
Published: Jan. 1, 2019
It
is
possible
to
modify
the
chemical
and
physical
properties
of
molecules,
not
only
through
modifications
but
also
by
coupling
molecules
strongly
light.
More
intriguingly,
strong
between
light
even
without
presence
a
photon.
The
phenomenon
that
makes
this
called
vacuum
fluctuations,
which
finite
zero
point
energy
quantized
electromagnetic
field
inside
an
optical
cavity.
light-matter
coupling,
can
be
as
large
1
eV
(100
kJ
mol-1),
leads
formation
new
hybrid
states,
polaritons.
formed
states
viewed
linear
combination
(vacuum
field)
matter
(molecules),
thus
completely
changing
landscape
system.
Using
interactions
have
for
instance
been
used
change
reactivity,
charge
conductivity,
excited
state
relaxation
pathways
rates
reactions
organic
molecules.
In
review
brief
history
given,
followed
theoretical
framework,
methods
analysis,
accomplishments.
Finally,
personal
reflection
on
future
perspectives
applications
within
given.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
14(12), P. 16202 - 16219
Published: Dec. 14, 2020
The
use
of
nanoplasmonics
to
control
light
and
heat
close
the
thermodynamic
limit
enables
exciting
opportunities
in
field
plasmonic
catalysis.
decay
excitations
creates
highly
nonequilibrium
distributions
hot
carriers
that
can
initiate
or
catalyze
reactions
through
both
thermal
nonthermal
pathways.
In
this
Perspective,
we
present
current
understanding
catalysis,
capturing
vibrant
debates
literature,
discuss
future
avenues
exploration
overcome
critical
bottlenecks.
Our
Perspective
spans
first-principles
theory
computation
correlated
far-from-equilibrium
light-matter
interactions,
synthesis
new
nanoplasmonic
hybrids,
steady-state
ultrafast
spectroscopic
probes
interactions
recognizing
key
contributions
each
discipline
realizing
promise
We
conclude
with
our
vision
for
fundamental
technological
advances
plasmon-driven
chemical
coming
years.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
58(31), P. 10635 - 10638
Published: June 12, 2019
Here,
we
report
the
catalytic
effect
of
vibrational
strong
coupling
(VSC)
on
solvolysis
para-nitrophenyl
acetate
(PNPA),
which
increases
reaction
rate
by
an
order
magnitude.
This
is
observed
when
microfluidic
Fabry-Perot
cavity
in
VSC
generated
tuned
to
C=O
stretching
mode
both
reactant
and
solvent
molecules.
Thermodynamic
experiments
confirm
nature
system.
The
change
follows
exponential
relation
with
respect
strength
solvent,
indicating
a
cooperative
between
molecules
reactant.
Furthermore,
study
kinetic
isotope
clearly
shows
that
overlap
bands
strongly
coupled
critical
for
catalysis
this
reaction.
combination
effects
confirms
potential
as
new
frontier
chemistry.
Nanophotonics,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
7(9), P. 1479 - 1501
Published: Sept. 1, 2018
Abstract
In
this
article,
we
review
strong
light-matter
coupling
at
the
interface
of
materials
science,
quantum
chemistry,
and
photonics.
The
control
light
heat
thermodynamic
limits
enables
exciting
new
opportunities
for
rapidly
converging
fields
polaritonic
chemistry
optics
atomic
scale
from
a
theoretical
computational
perspective.
Our
follows
remarkable
experimental
demonstrations
that
now
routinely
achieve
limit
matter.
many
molecules
couple
collectively
to
single-photon
mode,
whereas,
in
field
nanoplasmonics,
can
be
achieved
single-molecule
limit.
Theoretical
approaches
address
these
experiments,
however,
are
more
recent
come
spectrum
merging
developments
electrodynamics
alike.
We
latest
highlight
common
features
between
two
different
limits,
maintaining
focus
on
tools
used
analyze
classes
systems.
Finally,
present
perspective
need
steps
toward
merging,
formally
computationally,
most
prominent
Nobel
Prize-winning
theories
physics
chemistry:
electronic
structure
(density
functional)
theory.
case
how
fully
description
matter
treats
electrons,
photons,
phonons
same
quantized
footing
will
unravel
effects
cavity-controlled
chemical
dynamics,
optomechanics,
nanophotonics,
other
use
phonons.
Nanophotonics,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
10(1), P. 549 - 577
Published: Nov. 11, 2020
Abstract
In
this
brief
review,
we
summarize
and
elaborate
on
some
of
the
nomenclature
polaritonic
phenomena
systems
as
they
appear
in
literature
quantum
materials
optics.
Our
summary
includes
at
least
70
different
types
light–matter
dressing
effects.
This
also
unravels
a
broad
panorama
physics
applications
polaritons.
A
constantly
updated
version
review
is
available
https://infrared.cni.columbia.edu
.