Recent Advances in Micro-Nanofabrication Techniques and Applications
A special issue of Applied Nano (ISSN 2673-3501).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 June 2025 | Viewed by 194
Special Issue Editors
Interests: micro-nanofabrication; nanophotonics; metasurfaces; flat optics; wavefront control; active photonic devices
Interests: cluster beam synthesis; optical and electronic properties of nanostructures; ion-implanted polymers; III-N semiconductor materials
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Interests: nanofabrication; nanophotonics; micro-optics; 3D laser fabrication (additive and subtractive); ablation; light–matter interaction; solar hydrogen
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue will showcase the vital and rapidly evolving field of nanofabrication, underpinning several current nanophotonic breakthroughs. The convergence of nanofabrication and photonics is driving the future of optics and quantum technologies forward. This Special Issue will highlight critical techniques such as laser lithography, which offers unparalleled patterning precision, and grayscale lithography, enabling complex three-dimensional structures by varying the exposure levels in a single step. These advancements are pivotal in pushing the boundaries of flat optics, making high-performance metalenses and metasurfaces a reality. Additionally, as we near the realization of quantum technologies, the demand for innovative and scalable fabrication methods continues to grow. The advanced nanofabrication processes featured in this issue will be essential for building the next generation of quantum devices, requiring both precision and scalability. This issue will also delve into emerging methods such as multi-photon polymerization and direct laser interference patterning, which open new avenues for creating intricate nanostructures with applications in both photonics and quantum technologies. Furthermore, it will explore how advancements in electron beam lithography and focused ion beam techniques have enabled new possibilities in the design and integration of nanoparticles, 2D materials, and more, paving the way for the next wave of photonic innovation. Through this issue, we aim to inspire renewed interest in the creative possibilities that arise when innovative design meets cutting-edge fabrication techniques, believing that this focus will not only contribute significantly to the field but also inspire the next generation of researchers to explore the intricate world of micro-nanofabrication.
Dr. Dipa Ghindani
Dr. Vladimir N. Popok
Prof. Dr. Saulius Juodkazis
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- micro-nanofabrication
- photonic devices
- metalenses and metasurfaces
- flat optics innovation
- precision lithography
- quantum device fabrication
- scalable fabrication processes
- nanostructure applications
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