Optically-induced Tesla range magnetic fields and nanomagnets – Magnets

The goal of this project is to develop optical nanostructures able to generate a static magnetic field in the Tesla range. Under certain illumination conditions, light can put in motion electrons in a continuous way. This behaviour will be used to create continuous current in metals in order to generate a static magnetic field. By engineering the metallic material at the nanoscale, strong currents and therefore high magnetic fields will be generated. This project provides an innovative all-optical solution for the generation and manipulation of tunable and intense magnetic fields and field gradients at the nanometer scale.