Micro-Nano Photonics: From Design and Fabrication to Application
A special issue of Micromachines (ISSN 2072-666X). This special issue belongs to the section "A1: Optical MEMS and Photonic Microsystems".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 28
Special Issue Editors
Interests: flexible photonic devices; laser micro/nanomachining; displays
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Interests: nanomaterials; displays
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The macroscopic functionality of optical and photonic devices is governed not only by material composition, but also crucially by the deliberate design of micro/nanoarchitectures. Precisely engineered structures such as photonic crystals, metasurfaces, and liquid-crystal systems allow for the sophisticated manipulation of light–matter interactions, enabling unprecedented control over wavefront dynamics, polarization states, and phase modulation. These capabilities have unlocked groundbreaking advances in high-resolution imaging, cross-disciplinary optical applications, and next-generation displays (e.g., AR, VR, holography, and micro-LED). While micro/nanofabrication bridges theoretical designs with functional devices, critical challenges persist in hybrid-material processing, precision alignment, field-driven reconfigurability, and scalable manufacturing. Overcoming these bottlenecks is essential for realizing the full transformative potential of micro/nanophotonic systems.
Accordingly, this Special Issue welcomes contributions that focus on (1) novel fabrication strategies—ranging from laser-based techniques and advanced lithography to self-assembly, 3D printing, microfluidics, and hybrid methodologies—geared toward realizing emergent photonic functionalities, and (2) cutting-edge applications of micro/nanoarchitectures spanning consumer electronics, industrial instrumentation, defense systems, and space technologies.
Dr. Jin-Kun Guo
Prof. Dr. Tianzi Shen
Dr. Chaoping Chen
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- micro/nanophotonics
- laser micro/nanomachining
- optical design
- liquid crystals
- metasurfaces
- fabrication techniques
- displays
- integrated imaging
- adaptive optics
- liquid lenses
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