Spectroscopic near-infrared photodetectors enabled by strong light–matter coupling in (6,5) single-walled carbon nanotubes

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Contributors

  • Andreas Mischok - , University of St Andrews (Author)
  • Jan Lüttgens - , Heidelberg University  (Author)
  • Felix Berger - , Heidelberg University  (Author)
  • Sabina Hillebrandt - , University of St Andrews (Author)
  • Francisco Tenopala-Carmona - , University of St Andrews (Author)
  • Seonil Kwon - , University of St Andrews (Author)
  • Caroline Murawski - , University of St Andrews, Kurt Schwabe Institut Meinsberg (Author)
  • Bernhard Siegmund - , Heliatek GmbH (Author)
  • Jana Zaumseil - , Heidelberg University  (Author)
  • Malte C. Gather - , University of Cologne (Author)

Abstract

Strong light–matter coupling leads to the formation of mixed exciton–polariton states, allowing for a rigorous manipulation of the absorption and emission of excitonic materials. Here, we demonstrate the realization of this promising concept in organic photodetectors. By hybridizing the E11 exciton of semiconducting (6,5) single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) with near-infrared cavity photons, we create spectrally tunable polariton states within a photodiode. In turn, we are able to red-shift the detection peak that coincides with the lower polariton band. Our photodiodes comprise a metal cavity to mediate strong coupling between light and SWNTs and utilize P3HT and PC70BM as the electron donor and acceptor, respectively. The diodes are formed either via mixing of SWNTs, P3HT, and PC70BM to create a bulk heterojunction or by sequential processing of layers to form flat heterojunctions. The resulting near-infrared sensors show tunable, efficient exciton harvesting in an application-relevant wavelength range between 1000 nm and 1300 nm, with optical simulations showing a possible extension beyond 1500 nm.

Details

Original languageEnglish
JournalThe Journal of chemical physics
Volume153
Issue number20
Publication statusPublished - 30 Nov 2020
Peer-reviewedYes
Externally publishedYes

External IDs

doi https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0031293
Scopus 85097033936

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