Nature Photonics Publishes Report on the 10th London Plasmonics Forum

Nature Photonics recently published a meeting report about the 10th London Plasmonics Forum (LPF). Hosted by CPLAS and held annually at King’s College London, the LPF showcases research from early-career researchers and connects the research community with industries interested in plasmonics.

Rachel Won, the International Editor for Nature Photonics, has been attending the Forum since 2015 and serves as a judge in the poster competition. Her article not only details the forum but also explores the commercialization process of plasmonics. She notes that while sensing applications are progressing, new start-ups are emerging in areas like clean photocatalysis, aligning with the research carried out by CPLAS. Companies like Seagate, Syzygy Plasmonics, and Polariton Technologies are mentioned as examples of successful commercialization.

The article concludes by stressing the importance of patience in the commercialization process and the value of blue-sky research.

You can read the article on the Nature Photonics website.