top of page
What we do?
We explore the fascinating magic that unfolds between the mirrors
Light-matter interactions are perpetual sources of stimulation in experimental and theoretical sciences. In the so-called strong coupling regime, hybrid light-matter states (polaritonic states), are formed by the interaction of a molecular transition (either electronic or vibrational) with the zero-point fluctuations of the electromagnetic field. The formation of such hybrid states results in the modification of various physical and chemical properties of the molecules/materials. This exciting field is at the interface of quantum electrodynamics and molecular science. Our current research involves understanding the fundamental mechanism and exploring the potential application of this phenomenon in different fields of chemistry.
Cover Arts for our recent publications
The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) in Mumbai is a premier national centre for research and education in Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Mathematics, and Computer Science. It is a research Institute under the umbrella of the Department of Atomic Energy of the Government of India.
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
A National Center for Research in Fundamental Science
Recent Updates
October 2026
Our recent research has been published in The Journal of Physical Chemistry C.
Gnana Maheswar has been selected to present his research at the Global Young Scientist Summit (GYSS),
Singapore, in January 2027. Heartiest congratulations on this distinguished achievement!
Our recent research has been published in Journal of Photochemistry & Photobiology, A: Chemistry.
April 2026
Gnana Maheswar got an international travel grant from DST-ANRF. Congratulations to him.
Our work has been featured on the front cover of The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters. Congratulations to the team!
Our recent work has been published in The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters.
March 2026
Gnana Maheswar has received a best poster award in ETPP-2026 at IISER Mohali. Congratulations to him.
Our recent spotlight article has been published in ACS Applied Optical Materials.
November 2025
Our work has been featured on the front cover of The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters. Congratulations to the team!
Our recent work has been published in The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters.
October 2024
-
Our recent review article has been published in Chempluschem, under the special issue: ChemPlusTalents - Celebrating Early Career Researchers.
TIFR Mumbai Campus
Light-Matter Hybrid Chemistry Lab
Kalaivanan Nagarajan
bottom of page