A perspective paper titled "Thermal Radiation with a Twist" has been selected for the cover of the journal Science. This feature recognizes the significance of our research in the field of thermal radiation.
While thermal radiation is typically considered incoherent, our work investigates a new paradigm in which a degree of order can be imparted to this form of emission. The paper details how the scientific community, including our group, is employing engineered materials, metasurfaces, and twisted carbon nanotubes to manipulate the angular momentum (handedness) of otherwise disordered thermal radiation.
This perspective provides a comprehensive overview of recent advancements in this area of study, signaling an intellectual shift in the understanding of heat and light. Our group is contributing to this emerging research frontier.
Read it online: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.ade4203