Applications of Resonant Metallic Nanostructures

In this talk I will present some of the work I have been involved in over a 20 year period, on resonant metallic nanostructures, beginning with the development of high-speed antenna-coupled bolometers for infrared imaging applications and later applying a similar principle for solar and thermal energy harvesting using the concept of Seebeck nanoantennas. I will also address some tangential applications of resonant nanostructures such as polarization detectors and dual-wavelength detectors as well as some methods for increasing the sensitivity of these devices and will conclude with some new nanoantenna designs as well as some alternative fabrication methods that are being explored.

Biography: Dr. González is a Full Professor at the Autonomous University of San Luis Potosí and an Honorary Collaborator at the Optics Department of the University Complutense of Madrid. Dr. González is Director of the Terahertz Science and Technology National Lab, a nationally funded laboratory to increase Mexican activity in areas related to Terahertz Science and Technology. He is a member of the Mexican National Research System (SNI) Level 3 (highest level) and is the 2012 recipient of the Mexican National Research Award from the Mexican Academy of Sciences, which is the highest Mexican award for scientists under 40 years old. His areas of expertise are infrared technology, nanophotonics, biophotonics, non-invasive medical diagnosis and Terahertz technology.