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“Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.”

     2023    

[53] C. Eustache, A. L. Lereu, R. Salut, A. Moreau, M. Suarez, E. Descrovi, J. Lumeau, T. Grosjean, Miniaturized Bloch surface wave platform on a multicore fiber, ACS Photonics (2023).

[52] A. Mouttou, F. Lemarchand, C. Koc, A. Moreau, J. Lumeau, C. Favard, and A. L. Lereu, Optimization of resonant dielectric multilayer for fluorescence imaging, Optical Materials : X 17, 100223 (2023).

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     2022    

[51] A. Mouttou, F. Lemarchand, C. Koc, A. Moreau, J. Lumeau, C. Favard and A. L. Lereu, “Resonant dielectric multilayer with controlled absorption for enhanced total internal reflection fluorescence microscopy,” Opt. Exp. 30, 15365 (2022).

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     2021    

[50] A. M. Charrier, A. C. Normand, A. Passian, P. Schaefer and A. L. Lereu, “In situ plant materials hyperspectral imaging by multimodal scattering near-field optical microscopy,” Commun Mater 2, 59 (2021).

[49] A. C. Normand, A. M. Charrier, O. Arnould, A. L. Lereu, “Influence of force volume indentation parameters and processing method in wood cell walls nanomechanical studies,” Sci. Report 11(1), 5739 (2021).

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     2020     

[48] A. L. Lereu, R. H. Farahi, A. M. Charrier, U. C. Kalluri, B. Davison, A. Passian, “Nanomechanics of in situ native carbohydrate storage granules for enhancing starch quality and lignocellulosic biomass production,” ACS Omega 5, 2594 (2020).

[47] D. Niu, M. Zerrad, A. L. Lereu, A. Moreau, J. Lumeau, J. A. Zapien, A. Passian, V. Aubry, and C. Amra, “Excitation of Bloch Surface Waves in Zero-Admittance Multilayers for High-Sensitivity Sensor Applications,” Phys. Rev. Applied 13, 054064 (2020).

[46] A. L. Lereu, M. Zerrad, A. Moreau, F. Lemarchand, J. Lumeau, V. Aubry, A. Passian, J. A. Zapien and C.Amra, “A New Refractive Index Sensor Based on Enhanced Surface Field of Zero-Admittance Layer in
Dielectric Multi-Layers,” IEEE 22nd International Conference on Transparent Optical Networks (DOI : 10.1109/ICTON51198.2020.9203517) (2020).

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     2019     

[45] A. L. Lereu, F. Lemarchand, M. Zerrad, A. Passian and C. Amra, “Giant Field Enhancement in Resonant All-Dielectric Multi-Layers : Advantages and Limitations,” IEEE 21st International Conference onTransparent Optical Networks (DOI: 10.1109/ICTON.2019.8840272) (2019).

[44] D. Niu, M. Zerrad, A. L. Lereu, V. Aubry, F. Lemarchand, A. Passian, J. A. Zapien and C. Amra, “Optimized all-dielectric interference coatings for giant field enhancement in sensing applications,” Optical Interference Coatings Conference (OIC), OSA Technical Digest (DOI :10.1364/OIC.2019.TD.3) (2019).

[43] A. L. Lereu, F. Lemarchand, M. Zerrad, D. Niu, V. Aubry, A. Passian and C. Amra, “Sensitivity of resonance properties of all-dielectric multilayers driven by statistical fluctuations,” Opt. Express 27, 30654 (2019). 

 

     2018     

[42]  A. Charrier, A. L. Lereu, R. H. Farahi, B. H. Davidson and A. Passian, “Nanometrology of biomass for bioenergy: the role of atomic force microscopy and spectroscopy in plant cell characterization”,  Front. Energy Res. 6, doi: 10.3389/fenrg.2018.00011 (2018).

[41]  C. Amra, M. Zerrad, F. Lemarchand, A. L. Lereu, A. Passian, J. A. Zapien, and M. Lequime, “Energy density engineering via zero-admittance domains in all-dielectric stratified materials”, Phys. Rev. A 97, 023819 (2018).

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     2017     

[40]  A. L. Lereu, M. Zerrad, A. Passian and C. Amra, “Surface plasmons and Bloch surface waves: towards optimized ultra-sensitive optical sensors”,  Appl. Phys. Lett. 111, 011107 (2017).

[39]  M. Zerrad, A. L. Lereu, C. Ndiaye, F. Lemarchand and C. Amra, “Bandwidths limitations of giant optical field enhancements in dielectric multi-layers”,  Opt. Express  25, 14883 (2017).

[38] R. H. Farahi, A. Charrier, A. Tolbert, A. L. Lereu, A. Ragauskas, B. H. Davidson and A. Passian, “Plasticity, elasticity, and adhesion energy of plant cell walls: nanometrology of lignin loss using atomic force microscopy”,  Sci. Report 7, 152 (2017).

 

     2015     
[37] A. L. Lereu, F. Lemarchand, M. Zerrad, M. Yazdanpanah and A. Passian, “Optical properties and plasmonic response of silver-gallium nanostructures”,  J. Appl. Phys. 117, 063110 (2015).

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     2014    
[36] A. L. Lereu, M. Zerrad, M. Petit, F. De Fornel and C. Amra, “Multi-dielectric staks as a platform for giant optical field”,  Proc of SPIE Optics+Photonics 9162, 916219 (2014).
[35] A. L. Lereu, M. Zerrad, C. Ndiaye, F. Lemarchand and C. Amra, “Scattering losses in multi-dielectric structures designed for giant optical field enhancement”, Appl. Opt. 53, A412 (2014).

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     2013    
[34] C. Ndiaye, M. Zerrad, A. L. Lereu, R. Roche, Ph. Dumas, F. Lemarchand, and C. Amra, “Giant optical field enhancement in multi-dielectric stacks by photon scanning tunneling microscopy”, Appl. Phys. Lett. 103, 131102 (2013).
[33] M. Zerrad, C. Ndiaye, A. L. Lereu, F. Lemarchand, and C. Amra, “Multidielectric structures designed for giant optical field enhancement”, OSA-Optical Interference Coatings Technical Digest, (2013).
[32] R. Roche, A. L. Lereu, and Ph. Dumas, “Predictable behavior of organic photovoltaic cells by Kelvin probe force microscopy”, Proceedings of Inter. Conf. Nanomeeting - Physics, chemistry and application of nanostructures 2013, 480 (2013).

[31] A. L. Lereu, R. H. Farahi, L. Tetard, S. Enoch, T. Thundat and A. Passian, “Plasmon assisted thermal modulation in nanoparticles”, Optics Express 21, 12145 (2013).

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     2012    
[30] A. L. Lereu, A. Passian, R. H. Farahi, L. Abel-Tiberini, L. Tetard and T. Thundat, “Spectroscopy and imaging of arrays of nanorods toward nanopolarimetry”, Nanotechnology 23, 045701 (2012).
[29] A. L. Lereu, A. Passian, and Ph. Dumas, “Near field optical microscopy: a brief review”, Int. J. Nanotechnol. 8 (10-12) (2012).

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     2011    
[28] A. Passian, R. H. Farahi, L. Tetard, A. L. Lereu, and S. Gleason, “Nanoplasmonics in energy and biomedical research,” IEEE conference publication: Future of Instrumentation workshop (FIIW), (DOI: 10.1109/FIIW.2011.6476829) pp168-171 (2011).
[27] L. Tetard, A. Passian, R. H. Farahi, B. H. Davison, A. L. Lereu, T. Thundat, “Optical and plasmonic spectroscopy with cantilever shaped materials”, J. of Physics D 44, 445102 (2011).
[26] L. Tetard, A. Passian, R. H. Farahi, B. H. Davison, S. Jung, A. J. Ragauskas, A. L. Lereu, and T. Thundat, “Nanometrology of delignified Populus Using mode synthesizing atomic force microscopy”, Nanotechnology 22, 465702 (2011).
[25] D. Brissinger, A. L. Lereu, L. Salomon, B. Cluzel, T. Charvolin, C. Dumas, A. Passian and F. de Fornel, “Discontinuity induced angular distribution of photon plasmon coupling”, Opt. Exp. 19, 17750 (2011).
[24] T. Leoni, M. Alwan, H. Klein, N. Candoni, A. L. Lereu, Ph. Dumas, “Tools for conductance measurements of metallic and molecular point contacts,” Global Journal of Physical Chemistry 2, 97 (2011).

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     2010    
[23] A. L. Lereu, Ph Dumas, A. Passian, R. H. Farahi, L. Tetard, M. Garcia-Parajo, N. F. van Hulst, “Evolution of near field optical microscopy,” Future of Instrumentation International Workshop Instruments, Sensors and Measurements for a Sustainable Future,  ISA (2010).
[22] A. Passian, L. Tetard, R. H. Farahi, B. Davison, A. L. Lereu, T. Thundat, S. Gleason, and K. Tobin, “Trends in high spatial high spectral resolution material characterization,” Future of Instrumentation International Workshop Instruments, Sensors and Measurements for a Sustainable Future,  ISA (2010).

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     2009    
[21] R. H. Farahi, A. Passian, Y. K. Jones, L. Tetard, A. L. Lereu, T. G. Thundat, “Laser reflectometry of submegahertz liquid meniscus ringing,” Opt. Lett. 34, 3148 (2009).

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     2008    
[20] A. L. Lereu, F. Lemarchand, and M. Lequime, “Localized measurements of optical thickness variations in femtosecond trimmed structures,” Proc. SPIE 7102, 710203 (2008).
[19] A. L. Lereu, A. Passian, R. H. Farahi, N. F. van Hulst, and T. G. Thundat, “Thermoplasmonic shift and dispersion in thin metal films,” J. Vac. Sci. Technol. A 26, 836 (July 2008).
[18] A. L. Lereu, G. Sanchez-Mosteiro, P. Ghenuche, A. Passian, R. Quidant, and N. F. van Hulst, “Probing the local field at metallic antennas using single particle luminescence,” J. of Physics D 100, 052038 (2008).
[17] A. L. Lereu, G. Sanchez-Mosteiro, P. Ghenuche, R. Quidant, and N. F. van Hulst, “Individual gold dimers investigated by far and near field imaging,” J. Microscopy 229, 254 (2008).

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     2007    
[16] A. L. Lereu, “Plasmons lend a helping hand,” Nature Photonics 1, 368 (July 2007).
[15] A. Passian, A. L. Lereu, D. Yi, S. Barhen, and T. Thundat, “Stochastic excitation and delayed oscillation of a micro-oscillator,” Phys. Rev. B 75 (19), 233403 (2007); Virtual Journal of Nanoscale Science & Technology 15 (25) (2007).
[14] D. Yi, A. Passian, A. L. Lereu, and T. Thundat, “An experimental investigation of analog delay generation for dynamic control of microsensors and atomic force microscopy,” Ultramicroscopy 107, 1020 (2007).

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     2006    
[13] A. L. Lereu, A. Passian, R. H. Farahi, S. Zahrai, and T. Thundat, “Plasmonic Marangoni forces,” J. Eur. Opt. Soc. - Rapide publications 1, 06030 (2006).
[12] C. Parks-Cheney, A. Wig, D.  L. Hedden, A. Gehl, A. L. Lereu, R. H. Farahi, S. R. Hunter, and T. L. Ferrell, “Ethanol vapor detection in saline solution using piezoresistive microcantilevers,” Rev. Sci Instr. 77, 095101 (2006).
[11] A. Passian, S. Zahrai, A. L. Lereu, R. H. Farahi, T. L. Ferrell, and T. Thundat, “Nonradiative surface plasmon assisted microscale Marangoni forces,” Phys. Rev. E 73, 066311 (2006).
[10] R. H. Farahi, A. Passian, S. Zahrai, A. L. Lereu, T. L. Ferrell, and T. Thundat, “Microscale Marangoni actuation: All-optical and all-electrical methods,” Ultramicroscopy 106, 815 (2006)
[9] A. Passian, A. L. Lereu, R. H. Ritchie, F. Meriaudeau, T. Thundat, and T. L. Ferrell, “Surface plasmon assisted thermal coupling of multiple photon energies,” Thin Solid Films 497, 315 (2006).

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     2005    
[8] A. Passian, A. L. Lereu, A. Wig, F. Meriaudeau, T. Thundat, and T. L. Ferrell, “Imaging standing surface plasmon by photon tunneling,” Phys. Rev. B 71 (12), 165418 (2005).
[7] A. L. Lereu, A. Passian, J-P. Goudonnet, T. Thundat, and T. L. Ferrell, “ Optical modulation processes in thin films based on thermal effects of surface plasmons,” Appl. Phys. Lett. 86, 154101 (2005).
[6] A. Passian, R. H. Ritchie, A. L. Lereu, T. Thundat, and T. L. Ferrell, “Curvature effects in surface plasmon dispersion and coupling,” Phys. Rev. B 71 (7), 115425 (2005).
[5] A. Passian, A. L. Lereu, E. T. Arakawa, A. Wig, T. Thundat, and T. L. Ferrell, “Modulation of multiple photon energies by use of surface plasmons,” Optics Letters 30 (1), 41 (2005).

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     2004    
[4] A. Passian, A. Wig, A. L. Lereu, P. G. Evans, F. Meriaudeau, T. Thundat, and T. L. Ferrell, “Probing large area surface plasmon interference in thin metal films using photon scanning tunneling microscopy” Ultramicroscopy 100 (3-4), 429 (2004).
[3] A. L. Lereu, A. Passian, T. L. Ferrell, and T. Thundat, “Effect of thermal variations on the Knudsen forces in the transitional regime,” Appl. Phys. Lett. 84 (6), 1013 (2004); Virtual Journal of Nanoscale Science & Technology 9 (6) (2004).
[2] A. Passian, A. L. Lereu, E. T. Arakawa, R. H. Ritchie, T. Thundat, and T. L. Ferrell, “Opto-electronic versus electro-optic modulation,” Appl. Phys. Lett. 85 (14), 2703 (2004).
[1] A. Passian, A. Wig, A. L. Lereu, F. Meriaudeau, T. Thundat, and T. L. Ferrell, “Photon tunneling via surface plasmon coupling,” Appl. Phys. Lett. 85 (16), 3420 (2004).

[3] R. I. Barabash et al, State-of-the-Art Developments in Material Characterization, MRS 1754, DOI 10.1557/opl.2015.839, (2015).

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[2] A. L. Lereu, J. Hoogenboom, and N. F. van Hulst, “Gap nanoantennas toward molecular plasmonic devices,” International Journal of Optics Special issue on Optical antennas doi:10.1155/2012/502930 (2012).


[1] A. Passian, A. L. Lereu, R. H. Farahi, T. L. Ferrell, and T. Thundat, Book chapter 3 entitled "Thermoplasmonics in Thin Metal Films" of "Trends in Solid Films Research" ISBN:1-60021-455-X, Nova Science Publisher, New-York (2007).

                            Patents                        

[3] A. Mouttou, J. Lumeau, C. Favard, A. L. Lereu, French Patent FR 2108879, “Lame optique biocompatible destinée à la microscopie à réflexion totale interne et système
d’imagerie microscopique comportant une telle lame”, (Aug. 2021).

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[2] C. Amra, A. L. Lereu, M. Zerrad, French patent FP 1656157,  “Capteur optique comportant un réflecteur optique résonant à multiples couches minces de matériaux diélectriques”, (June 2016).

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[1] J. Hoogenboom, A. L. Lereu, and N. F. van Hulst, European patent EP 2100849, “Method of manufacturing molecular plasmonic nanostructures”, (September 2009).

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