Design and Applications of Novel Nanophotonics Devices

Dear Colleagues,

Nanophotonics, the intersection of nanotechnology and photonics, explores the behavior of light on the nanometer scale and the interactions of nanometer-sized objects with light. This Special Issue aims to collate research papers that explore the design and applications of cutting-edge nanophotonic devices. By manipulating light at scales smaller than its wavelength, these devices offer advanced capabilities in terms of size, efficiency, and functionality. The applications range from optical communication and computing to advanced imaging, sensing and many others. Emphasizing both fundamental concepts and real-world implementations, this Special Issue seeks to underscore the transformative potential of nanophotonics in reshaping modern technology. Following are some examples of key advancements:

Metamaterials and Metasurfaces: These are materials engineered to possess properties not found in naturally occurring substances, such as the ability to manipulate electromagnetic waves in novel ways, thereby leading to their applications for designing invisibility cloaks and superlenses.

Quantum Dot-based Devices: Quantum dots are nano-sized semiconductors that have quantum mechanical properties, which have found applications in displays, solar cells, and bio-imaging.

Silicon Photonics: Integrating photonic devices on a silicon platform, this technology promises to revolutionize chip design, leading to faster and more efficient processors.

Nonlinear Nanophotonic Devices: By exploiting nonlinear effects at the nanoscale, these devices pave the way for advanced signal processing, generation of new frequencies, and enhanced light-matter interaction.

Plasmonic Devices: Capitalizing on the oscillations of electrons at the surface of metals when exposed to light, these devices have found applications in enhanced imaging, sensing, and even in targeted drug delivery.

Dr. Haejun Chung
Guest Editor

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• metamaterials
• plasmonics
• solar energy harvesting and conversion
• waveguides and devices
• nanoparticles
• photonic crystals
• integrated silicon photonics
• quantum optics
• light-matter interaction
• nano-biophotonics