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Welcome to Nanoscale Optics and Metamaterials Research Lab

Prof. Tomer Lewi's Research Lab

Our group explores how light interacts with matter at the nanoscale, with an emphasis on discovering new physical phenomena and translating them into functional nanophotonic and quantum-photonic platforms. We combine concepts from nanophotonics, condensed-matter physics, quantum materials, materials science, and optical spectroscopy to investigate and control electromagnetic fields far below the wavelength of light.

Our research spans the full cycle from fundamental concepts to experiments and devices. We design and study optical nanoantennas, resonant nanostructures, metasurfaces, and hybrid nanophotonic systems incorporating 2D and quantum materials, and investigate how their optical response can be actively controlled through material properties and external stimuli.

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Research Areas

Light-Matter Interaction in Quantum and 2D-Materials

Nanospectroscopy and Nanoimaging

Localized Ultrafast Phenomena

Metasurfaces, High-Index Materials, and Subwavelength Resonant Optics

Recent Publications

Nandi, Sukanta ; Lewi, Tomer. / Ultrafast near-field spatiotemporal nanospectroscopy of lead telluride meta-atoms. Ultrafast Phenomena and Nanophotonics XXX. editor / Markus Betz ; Abdulhakem Y. Elezzabi. SPIE, 2026. (Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering).
Cohen, Shany Z. ; Sinitsky, Luna ; Nandi, Sukanta et al. / Engineering Angular Dispersion via Hybrid Local–Nonlocal Metasurfaces. In: Nanophotonics. 2026 ; Vol. 15, No. 12.
Sabag, O. ; Primo, S. ; Evenstein, E. et al. / Large-Area Semi-Insulating GaAs α Particle Detector with 44% Charge Collection Efficiency at 40 V. In: IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science. 2026.
Sabag, O. ; Evenstein, E. ; Atar, G. et al. / Characterization of p-i-n Particle Detectors Based on Semi-Insulating GaAs with an MOCVD-Grown P+ GaAs Anode Contact Layer. In: IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science. 2025 ; Vol. 72, No. 2. pp. 184-188.

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Job Openings

We are looking for excellent and highly motivated MSc & PhD students and postdoc candidates that are interested in pursuing cutting edge interdisciplinary research in nanophotonics and metamaterials. Prospective candidates are welcome to contact Prof. Tomer Lewi

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