Typical emitters such as molecules and quantum dots have slow spontaneous emission with lifetimes of 1–10 ns. Here, Hoang et al. have fabricated a hybrid structure of plasmonic nanopatch antennas coupled to quantum dots, achieving ultrafast spontaneous emission with a lifetime of 11 ps.
- Thang B. Hoang
- Gleb M. Akselrod
- Maiken H. Mikkelsen