Metal-Based Nanomaterials: Fabrications, Optical Properties, and Ultrafast Photonics: 2nd Edition

Dear Colleagues,

Metal-based nanomaterials have promising applications in ultrafast photonics due to their broadband operation, large third-order nonlinearity, and ultrafast recovery time. Metal-based nanomaterials, mainly divided into metal and metal oxide nanoparticles, are also gradually being considered for ultrafast photonics applications due to their outstanding optical properties. The optical properties of metal nanoparticles can be enhanced by the interaction between conduction electrons with electric fields that is called surface plasmon resonance. As for metal oxide nanoparticles, optical properties are closely related to bandgap structures. When it comes to transition metal oxides, other phenomena also play important roles in optical absorption such as spin inversion and excitons of iron. Moreover, the preparation methods of materials are also crucial for their properties and further applications. This Special Issue aims at presenting an informative and inspiring collection of articles on fabrications, optical properties, ultrafast photonics and applications of metal-based nanomaterials. Research reports and reviews are both welcomed. Researchers are invited to submit their contributions to this Special Issue.

Dr. Bo Fu
Dr. Vittorio Scardaci
Guest Editors

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