This subproject is one of many research subprojects utilizing the resources provided by a Center grant funded by NIH/NCRR. The subproject and investigator (PI) may have received primary funding from another NIH source, and thus could be represented in other CRISP entries. The institution listed is for the Center, which is not necessarily the institution for the investigator. Silicon nanoparticles, ranging from 1-3nm in size, are highly luminescent under photoexcitation. Origins of luminescence are still unclear so experiments including absorption, photoluminescence, and possibly single-photon spectroscopy will be done to make measurements on emission, absorption, quantum efficiency, etc. As a secondary experiment, microscopy may be used to further study the particles (two-photon or single photon). Wet lab facilities are essential for final preparation of samples before the spectroscopic studies, as well as support from the lab technical staff.
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