2024 ANNUAL REPORT

| 65 | Dr. Levy Amikam Department of Chemistry Non-Equilibrium Quantum Dynamics Research Areas • Quantum control • Quantum sensing • Open quantum systems • Quantum thermodynamics Abstract Progress in quantum technologies relies on understanding how quantum phenomena govern the dynamics of quantum systems far from equilibrium and identifying available quantum resources. This knowledge allows us to manipulate the systems to obtain the desired outcome. Our group seeks to: (i) Develop dynamical descriptions that capture the effects of quantum phenomena on the single-atom/molecule level and for systems far from equilibrium. (ii) Identify and utilize quantum resources to control quantum transport processes and state preparation. (iii) Thoroughly define the relationship between quantum effects and concepts from non-equilibrium thermodynamics. Designing noise-resistant Hamiltonians: Schematic diagram of the reverseengineering method based on the dynamical invariant. Publications 2023 and 2024 • Santiago Hernández-Gómez, Stefano Gherardini, Alessio Belenchia, Matteo Lostaglio, Amikam Levy, Nicole Fabbri. “Projective Measurements Can Probe Nonclassical Work Extraction and Time Correlations.” Physical Review Research, 2024. • Jakob Bätge, Yu Wang, Amikam Levy, Wenjie Dou, Michael Thoss. “Periodically Driven Open Quantum Systems with Vibronic Interaction: Resonance Effects and Vibrationally Mediated Decoupling.” Physical Review B, 2023. • Matteo Lostaglio, Alessio Belenchia, Amikam Levy, Santiago HernándezGómez, Nicole Fabbri, Stefano Gherardini. “Kirkwood-Dirac Quasiprobability Approach to the Statistics of Incompatible Observables.” Quantum, 2023. Dr. Lewi Tomer Faculty of Engineering Nanoscale Optics and Metamaterials Lab Research Areas • Light-matter interactions • Nanophotonics • Metamaterials • Plasmonics • IR nano spectroscopy • 2D materials Abstract Our group studies fundamental aspects of nano-optics and light-matter interactions in nanostructures, 2D quantum materials, and nanophotonic platforms. We investigate exotic materials for manipulating optical processes from the single ‘meta-atom’ level to full metasurface arrays. We design and fabricate tunable 2D nanophotonic platforms that enable the control of fundamental light properties such as emission, absorption, directional scattering, polarization, lasing, etc. Utilizing these investigations, we ultimately strive to make novel, integrated, active nanophotonic devices. Examples of optically resonant nanostructures of semiconductors, 2D materials, and topological insulators. Publications 2023 and 2024 • Sukanta Nandi, Tamir Shimoni, Eyal Yitzchaik, Tomer Lewi. “Near-Field Nanospectroscopy and Mode Mapping of Lead Telluride Hoppercubes.” Advanced Optical Materials, 2024. • Michal Poplinger, Dimitris Kaltsas, Chen Stern, Pilkhaz Nanikashvili, Adi Levi, Rajesh K Yadav, Sukanta Nandi, Yuxiao Wu, Avinash Patsha, Ariel Ismach, Ashwin Ramasubramaniam, Amaia Pesquera, Amaia Zurutuza, Ioanna Zergioti, Leonidas Tsetseris, Tomer Lewi, Doron Naveh. “From Monolayer to Thin Films: Engineered Bandgap in CVD Grown Bi2Se(3− x)Sx Topological Insulator Alloys.” Journal of Materials Chemistry C, 2024. • Sukanta Nandi, Shany Zrihan Cohen, Danveer Singh, Michal Poplinger, Pilkhaz Nanikashvili, Doron Naveh, Tomer Lewi. “Unveiling Local Optical Properties Using Nanoimaging Phase Mapping in

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