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Nanophotonics and Plasmonics

A special issue of Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991). This special issue belongs to the section "Nanophotonics Materials and Devices".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 8 August 2025 | Viewed by 4195

Special Issue Editor

Prof. Tiansong Deng

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School of Electronics and Information Engineering, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou 310018, China
Interests: nanophotonics; plasmonic material; photocatalysis; sensors

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The field of Nanophotonics and Plasmonics has emerged as a pivotal area of research, bridging the gap between optics and nanotechnology. This interdisciplinary domain explores the behavior of light at the nanoscale, particularly the interaction of light with metallic and dielectric nanostructures, leading to phenomena such as surface plasmon resonance. Rapid advancements in this field are driven by potential applications in sensing, imaging, data storage, bio-medicine, photocatalysis, and quantum computing.

This Special Issue of Nanomaterials aims to present the latest research in Nanophotonics and Plasmonics, including innovative approaches and methodologies that are shaping the future of this field. This issue seeks to foster a deeper understanding of the fundamental principles governing nanoscale light–matter interactions and their practical implications.

The Special Issue welcomes original research articles, review papers, and perspectives that cover a broad range of topics within Nanophotonics and Plasmonics. This includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

- Design and fabrication of plasmonic nanostructures;
- Theoretical modeling of light-nanostructure interactions;
- Plasmon-enhanced spectroscopy and sensing;
- Optical properties of hybrid nanomaterials;
- Nanophotonic devices for energy and information technology;
- Quantum plasmonics and topological photonics;
- Applications of plasmonics in biomedicine and environmental science.

By assembling a collection of high-quality articles, this Special Issue aims to serve as a valuable resource for researchers, students, and professionals in the field of Nanophotonics and Plasmonics, promoting further advancements and collaborations.

Prof. Tiansong Deng
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • metal nanoparticles
  • nano optics
  • surface plasmon
  • plasmonic nanomaterials
  • photocatalysis
  • sensors
  • gold-based nanomaterials

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Optical Nonreciprocity Based on the Four-Wave Mixing Effect in Semiconductor Quantum Dots
by Zelin Lin, Han Yang, Fei Xu, Yihong Qi, Yueping Niu and Shangqing Gong
Nanomaterials 2025, 15(5), 380; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano15050380 - 1 Mar 2025
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Optical nonreciprocity and nonreciprocal devices such as optical diodes have broad and promising applications in various fields, ranging from optical communication to signal process. Here, we propose a magnet-free nonreciprocal scheme based on the four-wave mixing (FWM) effect in semiconductor quantum dots (SQDs). [...] Read more.
Optical nonreciprocity and nonreciprocal devices such as optical diodes have broad and promising applications in various fields, ranging from optical communication to signal process. Here, we propose a magnet-free nonreciprocal scheme based on the four-wave mixing (FWM) effect in semiconductor quantum dots (SQDs). Via controlling the directions of the coupling fields, the probe field can achieve high transmission in the forward direction within a certain frequency range due to the FWM effect. And the transmission of the probe field in the backward direction undergoes significant reduction, as the FWM effect is absent. The calculation results show a wide nonreciprocal transmission window with isolation greater than 12 dB and insertion loss lower than 0.08 dB. The influences of the Rabi frequencies of the coupling fields, the medium length, and the decay rates on the nonreciprocal propagation of the probe field are also studied, showing the requirements of these parameters for good nonreciprocal performances. Our work may offer an insight for developing optical nonreciprocal devices based on the FWM process and the SQD system. Full article
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Electromagnetic Wavefront Engineering by Switchable and Multifunctional Kirigami Metasurfaces
by Yingying Wang, Yang Shi, Liangwei Li, Zhiyan Zhu, Muhan Liu, Xiangyu Jin, Haodong Li, Guobang Jiang, Jizhai Cui, Shaojie Ma, Qiong He, Lei Zhou and Shulin Sun
Nanomaterials 2025, 15(1), 61; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano15010061 - 2 Jan 2025
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Developing switchable and multifunctional metasurfaces is essential for high-integration photonics. However, most previous studies encountered challenges such as limited degrees of freedom, simple tuning of predefined functionality, and complicated control systems. Here, we develop a general strategy to construct switchable and multifunctional metasurfaces. [...] Read more.
Developing switchable and multifunctional metasurfaces is essential for high-integration photonics. However, most previous studies encountered challenges such as limited degrees of freedom, simple tuning of predefined functionality, and complicated control systems. Here, we develop a general strategy to construct switchable and multifunctional metasurfaces. Two spin-modulated wave-controls are enabled by the proposed high-efficiency metasurface, which is designed using both resonant and geometric phases. Furthermore, the switchable wavefront tailoring can also be achieved by flexibly altering the lattice constant and reforming the phase retardation of the metasurfaces based on the “rotating square” (RS) kirigami technique. As a proof of concept, a kirigami metasurface is designed that successfully demonstrates dynamic controls of three-channel beam steering. In addition, another kirigami metasurface is built for realizing tri-channel complex wavefront engineering, including straight beam focusing, tilted beam focusing, and anomalous reflection. By altering the polarization of input waves as well as transformation states, the functionality of the metadevice can be switched flexibly among three different channels. Microwave experiments show good agreement with full-wave simulations, clearly demonstrating the performance of the metadevices. This strategy exhibits advantages such as flexible control, low cost, and multiple and switchable functionalities, providing a new pathway for achieving switchable wavefront engineering. Full article
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