Plasmonic Lens - Innovative Approaches to Light Manipulation and Nanoscale Energy Conversion
Fouad Sabry
Editorial: One Billion Knowledgeable
Sinopsis
"Plasmonic Lens" dives deep into the fascinating world of nanoscale plasmonic motors and their groundbreaking applications in nanophotonics. This comprehensive book is perfect for professionals, students, and enthusiasts looking to explore how plasmonics is transforming science and technology. From the foundational concepts to the latest innovations, each chapter unveils the intricacies of plasmonics, providing valuable insights into a field that shapes the future of optics, materials science, and nanotechnology Plasmonic lens-This chapter introduces the concept of plasmonic lenses, their design, and application in focusing light beyond the diffraction limit Hybrid plasmonic waveguide-Delve into hybrid plasmonic waveguides, which combine plasmonic and dielectric materials for efficient light propagation at the nanoscale Nanophotonics-Discover the integration of nanostructures with photonic systems, enabling manipulation of light at subwavelength scales Plasmon-Understand the fundamental properties of plasmon waves and how they interact with light, forming the core of plasmonic technologies Extraordinary optical transmission-Learn about extraordinary optical transmission (EOT), a phenomenon where light passes through subwavelength apertures in metals, pushing the boundaries of optical transmission Contact lithography-Explore the techniques of contact lithography, a method for patterning nanoscale structures used in plasmonic devices and nanofabrication Localized surface plasmon-This chapter covers localized surface plasmon resonance, an effect that enhances the electromagnetic fields near metallic nanostructures, essential for sensor applications Plasmonic metamaterial-Study plasmonic metamaterials, engineered materials that exhibit unique electromagnetic properties, surpassing those of natural materials Surface plasmon polariton-Learn about surface plasmon polaritons, electromagnetic waves that travel along the interface of a conductor and a dielectric, crucial for plasmonic devices Electromagnetic metasurface-Understand how electromagnetic metasurfaces enable the manipulation of light at the nanoscale, with applications in imaging and holography Spoof surface plasmon-Explore spoof surface plasmon polaritons, an artificial plasmonic effect used in novel photonic applications such as sensors and waveguides Plasmonics-Gain a broad understanding of plasmonics, its principles, and its applications across various fields, from energy harvesting to biosensing Superlens-Discover the concept of superlenses, which use plasmonic materials to break the diffraction limit and produce images with extraordinary resolution Plasmonic nanolithography-Learn about plasmonic nanolithography, a technique that uses plasmonic effects for highresolution patterning of nanostructures Spaser-This chapter introduces the concept of the spaser, a plasmonic counterpart to the laser, providing light amplification at the nanoscale Flat lens-Study flat lenses, which offer compact alternatives to traditional curved lenses using plasmonic materials for enhanced optical performance Nanolaser-Dive into the world of nanolasers, tiny lasers that leverage plasmonic effects to achieve unprecedented miniaturization and performance Metamaterial absorber-Explore the design of plasmonic metamaterial absorbers, which are used in applications ranging from sensors to energy harvesting Graphene plasmonics-This chapter covers the emerging field of graphene plasmonics, utilizing the unique properties of graphene for nextgeneration plasmonic devices Surface plasmon-Understand the essential properties of surface plasmons and their applications in sensors, imaging, and other advanced technologies
