Author: Liu Changrui

Publisher: College of Physics and Photoelectronic Engineering 

Date: September 6, 2024  

The team at Jinan University's Collge of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, led by Professor Guan Heyuan and Professor Lu Huihui, has made significant strides in chiral light detection through their recent research. Their findings were published in the prestigious journal Laser&Photonics Reviews, highlighting the group's innovative contributions to the field of optical engineering.

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The paper, entitled Pyro Phototronic Circularly Polarized Light Detection Based on Deuterated L-Alanine Doped Triglycine Sulfate's Bulk Photovoltaic Effect, marks a notable advancement in the hybrid integration of optical waveguides and micro-nano optoelectronic devices. Undergraduate student Liu Changrui served as the first author, demonstrating the collaborative environment and research capabilities at Jinan University.

This research presents a novel approach for chiral detection devices, combining pyroelectric and chiral mechanisms to enable advanced polarization detection. Such advancements are crucial for furthering applications in various scientific fields, including materials science, chemistry, and physics, where chiral molecules play significant roles.

The study has been supported by several prominent funding bodies, including national key research and development programs, the National Natural Science Foundation, major national projects, and the Guangdong Provincial Natural Science Outstanding Youth Fund, among others. This backing underscores the research's potential impact and relevance within the scientific community.

For more details, you can access the original research article [here]

(https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/lpor.202400527).