Nanoscale tunable optics for photovoltaics and beyond

Abstract

We show how the combination of nano-optics and the nanoferromagnetism gives rise to the new science of real-time magnetically-tunable optics. One example is of giving the 100%+ dynamic tunability to the chiroptical surfaces by introducing the magnetically-tunable optical elements to the optical nanoantennas. Another theme is adding such nanostructures to the thin-film photovoltaics and glass surfaces for the visible photons and thermal management.