Pub Date : 2025-01-24DOI: 10.1515/nanoph-2024-0540
Chen Zhou, Yongtian Wang, Lingling Huang
The burgeoning demand for high-performance computing, robust data processing, and rapid growth of big data necessitates the emergence of novel optical devices to efficiently execute demanding computational processes. The field of meta-devices, such as metamaterial or metasurface, has experienced unprecedented growth over the past two decades. By manipulating the amplitude, phase, polarization, and dispersion of light wavefronts in spatial, spectral, and temporal domains, viable solutions for the implementation of all-optical analog computation and information processing have been provided. In this review, we summarize the latest developments and emerging trends of computational meta-devices as innovative platforms for spatial optical analog differentiators and information processing. Based on the general concepts of spatial Fourier transform and Green’s function, we analyze the physical mechanisms of meta-devices in the application of amplitude differentiation, phase differentiation, and temporal differentiation and summarize their applications in image edge detection, image edge enhancement, and beam shaping. Finally, we explore the current challenges and potential solutions in optical analog differentiators and provide perspectives on future research directions and possible developments.
{"title":"All-optical analog differential operation and information processing empowered by meta-devices","authors":"Chen Zhou, Yongtian Wang, Lingling Huang","doi":"10.1515/nanoph-2024-0540","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1515/nanoph-2024-0540","url":null,"abstract":"The burgeoning demand for high-performance computing, robust data processing, and rapid growth of big data necessitates the emergence of novel optical devices to efficiently execute demanding computational processes. The field of meta-devices, such as metamaterial or metasurface, has experienced unprecedented growth over the past two decades. By manipulating the amplitude, phase, polarization, and dispersion of light wavefronts in spatial, spectral, and temporal domains, viable solutions for the implementation of all-optical analog computation and information processing have been provided. In this review, we summarize the latest developments and emerging trends of computational meta-devices as innovative platforms for spatial optical analog differentiators and information processing. Based on the general concepts of spatial Fourier transform and Green’s function, we analyze the physical mechanisms of meta-devices in the application of amplitude differentiation, phase differentiation, and temporal differentiation and summarize their applications in image edge detection, image edge enhancement, and beam shaping. Finally, we explore the current challenges and potential solutions in optical analog differentiators and provide perspectives on future research directions and possible developments.","PeriodicalId":19027,"journal":{"name":"Nanophotonics","volume":"77 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":7.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143030997","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-01-24DOI: 10.1515/nanoph-2024-0586
Yu Zhang, Qian Lin, Zikuan Zhuang, Fei Lin, Ling Hong, Zhen Che, Linqing Zhuo, Yongyao Li, Li Zhang, Dongxu Zhao
Spin–orbit coupling (SOC) in tightly focused optical fields offers a powerful mechanism for manipulating the complex motion of particles. However, to date, such a mechanism has only been applied to the single-orbit motion for particles, while multi-orbital dynamics have not yet been experimentally demonstrated. Here, the theoretical and experimental realization of dual-orbit rotational dynamics of nanoparticles in a tightly focused circularly polarized Laguerre-Gaussian beam is reported. Analyses reveal that the dual-orbit rotation of nanoparticles originates from SOC in a tightly focused vortex beam, with the motion velocity and direction determined by the topological charge of the beam. Experimentally, the dual-orbit rotation of polystyrene nanoparticles was observed for the first time using an inverted optical tweezer. In addition, the rotation velocity showed a clear linear dependence on the topological charge of the incident beam. This work reveals the pivotal role of SOC in enabling precise dual-orbit control at the nanoscale, paving the way for applications in optical sorting, grinding and delivery of microparticles.
{"title":"Dynamics of dual-orbit rotations of nanoparticles induced by spin–orbit coupling","authors":"Yu Zhang, Qian Lin, Zikuan Zhuang, Fei Lin, Ling Hong, Zhen Che, Linqing Zhuo, Yongyao Li, Li Zhang, Dongxu Zhao","doi":"10.1515/nanoph-2024-0586","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1515/nanoph-2024-0586","url":null,"abstract":"Spin–orbit coupling (SOC) in tightly focused optical fields offers a powerful mechanism for manipulating the complex motion of particles. However, to date, such a mechanism has only been applied to the single-orbit motion for particles, while multi-orbital dynamics have not yet been experimentally demonstrated. Here, the theoretical and experimental realization of dual-orbit rotational dynamics of nanoparticles in a tightly focused circularly polarized Laguerre-Gaussian beam is reported. Analyses reveal that the dual-orbit rotation of nanoparticles originates from SOC in a tightly focused vortex beam, with the motion velocity and direction determined by the topological charge of the beam. Experimentally, the dual-orbit rotation of polystyrene nanoparticles was observed for the first time using an inverted optical tweezer. In addition, the rotation velocity showed a clear linear dependence on the topological charge of the incident beam. This work reveals the pivotal role of SOC in enabling precise dual-orbit control at the nanoscale, paving the way for applications in optical sorting, grinding and delivery of microparticles.","PeriodicalId":19027,"journal":{"name":"Nanophotonics","volume":"2 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":7.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143030998","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
It is generally recognized that there is only a single optical potential-well near the focus in optical traps with a focused Gaussian beam. In this work, we show that this classic Gaussian-beam optical trap has additional optical potential-wells for optical manipulation at the subwavelength scale in the off-focus transverse plane. The additional optical potential-wells are formed by the synergy of both the gradient trapping force and the transverse scattering force, though in previous studies the scattering force usually has adverse effect such as reducing trapping stability. These potential-wells work for not only the metallic particles, but also the high refractive-index dielectric particles. By engineering the contribution of the gradient force and scattering force through the particle size, the particle material and the position of the manipulation transverse plane, the force field and trapping potential-well can be tailored to trap/manipulate nanoparticles at different off-axis distance at the subwavelength scale. Our work provides new insight into optical tweezers and promises applications in optical nanomanipulation, nanoparticle sorting/separation, particle patterning and micro-fabrication on substrates.
{"title":"Subwavelength-scale off-axis optical nanomanipulation within Gaussian-beam traps","authors":"Lei-Ming Zhou, Wan Sun, Zong-Qiang Tao, Ning-Jun Xiong, Chan Huang, Xiao-Yun Jiang, Yu-Xuan Ren, Yuanjie Yang, Yu-Zhi Shi, Ji-Gang Hu, Qiwen Zhan","doi":"10.1515/nanoph-2024-0527","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1515/nanoph-2024-0527","url":null,"abstract":"It is generally recognized that there is only a single optical potential-well near the focus in optical traps with a focused Gaussian beam. In this work, we show that this classic Gaussian-beam optical trap has additional optical potential-wells for optical manipulation at the subwavelength scale in the off-focus transverse plane. The additional optical potential-wells are formed by the synergy of both the gradient trapping force and the transverse scattering force, though in previous studies the scattering force usually has adverse effect such as reducing trapping stability. These potential-wells work for not only the metallic particles, but also the high refractive-index dielectric particles. By engineering the contribution of the gradient force and scattering force through the particle size, the particle material and the position of the manipulation transverse plane, the force field and trapping potential-well can be tailored to trap/manipulate nanoparticles at different off-axis distance at the subwavelength scale. Our work provides new insight into optical tweezers and promises applications in optical nanomanipulation, nanoparticle sorting/separation, particle patterning and micro-fabrication on substrates.","PeriodicalId":19027,"journal":{"name":"Nanophotonics","volume":"61 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":7.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143027237","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-01-23DOI: 10.1515/nanoph-2024-0629
Jae-Pil So
Quantum emitters (QEs) are essential building blocks for quantum applications, such as quantum communication, quantum computing and metrology. Two-dimensional (2D) materials, such as transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) and hexagonal boron nitride (hBN), are promising platforms for scalable QE generation due to their unique properties, including their compatibility with external photonic structures. Advances in defect engineering and strain manipulation enable precise localization of emission sites within these materials, while integration with nanophotonic structures, including cavities and waveguides, enhances photon emission through the Purcell effect. This integration supports quantum functionalities like single-photon routing and spin-photon interactions. Challenges include achieving precise QE placement and emission control, as environmental factors can affect QE purity and indistinguishability. Nonetheless, electrically driven QEs, strain-tunable emission, and the integration of van der Waals magnets present opportunities for compact, scalable quantum devices with on-demand single-photon sources and spin-based quantum memory, positioning 2D QEs as foundational for next-generation quantum devices.
{"title":"Deterministic generation and nanophotonic integration of 2D quantum emitters for advanced quantum photonic functionalities","authors":"Jae-Pil So","doi":"10.1515/nanoph-2024-0629","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1515/nanoph-2024-0629","url":null,"abstract":"Quantum emitters (QEs) are essential building blocks for quantum applications, such as quantum communication, quantum computing and metrology. Two-dimensional (2D) materials, such as transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) and hexagonal boron nitride (hBN), are promising platforms for scalable QE generation due to their unique properties, including their compatibility with external photonic structures. Advances in defect engineering and strain manipulation enable precise localization of emission sites within these materials, while integration with nanophotonic structures, including cavities and waveguides, enhances photon emission through the Purcell effect. This integration supports quantum functionalities like single-photon routing and spin-photon interactions. Challenges include achieving precise QE placement and emission control, as environmental factors can affect QE purity and indistinguishability. Nonetheless, electrically driven QEs, strain-tunable emission, and the integration of van der Waals magnets present opportunities for compact, scalable quantum devices with on-demand single-photon sources and spin-based quantum memory, positioning 2D QEs as foundational for next-generation quantum devices.","PeriodicalId":19027,"journal":{"name":"Nanophotonics","volume":"45 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":7.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143020492","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-01-23DOI: 10.1515/nanoph-2024-0552
Tianping Xu, Zhengkun Xing, Shuqi Xiao, Rui Niu, Quan Yuan, Luping Xu, Zunyue Zhang, Tiegen Liu, Hon Ki Tsang, Jiaqi Wang, Zhenzhou Cheng
Low-dimensional material-based heterogeneous silicon photonics has attracted significant attention due to their applications in developing integrated optoelectronic devices from the telecommunication band to mid-infrared wavelengths. However, the study of waveguide components integrated with low-dimensional materials for mode-division multiplexing (MDM) applications mostly remains in its infancy. In this paper, we demonstrated waveguide-integrated spatial mode filters by integrating subtly designed ten-layer PtSe2 nanoribbons on an ultrathin silicon waveguide with a deep-subwavelength thickness to eliminate modal crosstalk. To be specific, the undesirable propagating mode can be filtered out due to its strong interaction with the PtSe2 nanoribbons on the silicon waveguide surface. Our results show that TE1-to-TE0 and TE2-to-TE0 modal extinction ratios of 12 dB and 14.5 dB were measured in 100 and 75-μm-long PtSe2-on-silicon waveguides at 2200-nm wavelengths. Our study paves the intriguing approach to developing waveguide-integrated spatial mode filters for on-chip MDM applications for optical interconnects and optical communications.
{"title":"Waveguide-integrated spatial mode filters with PtSe2 nanoribbons","authors":"Tianping Xu, Zhengkun Xing, Shuqi Xiao, Rui Niu, Quan Yuan, Luping Xu, Zunyue Zhang, Tiegen Liu, Hon Ki Tsang, Jiaqi Wang, Zhenzhou Cheng","doi":"10.1515/nanoph-2024-0552","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1515/nanoph-2024-0552","url":null,"abstract":"Low-dimensional material-based heterogeneous silicon photonics has attracted significant attention due to their applications in developing integrated optoelectronic devices from the telecommunication band to mid-infrared wavelengths. However, the study of waveguide components integrated with low-dimensional materials for mode-division multiplexing (MDM) applications mostly remains in its infancy. In this paper, we demonstrated waveguide-integrated spatial mode filters by integrating subtly designed ten-layer PtSe<jats:sub>2</jats:sub> nanoribbons on an ultrathin silicon waveguide with a deep-subwavelength thickness to eliminate modal crosstalk. To be specific, the undesirable propagating mode can be filtered out due to its strong interaction with the PtSe<jats:sub>2</jats:sub> nanoribbons on the silicon waveguide surface. Our results show that TE<jats:sub>1</jats:sub>-to-TE<jats:sub>0</jats:sub> and TE<jats:sub>2</jats:sub>-to-TE<jats:sub>0</jats:sub> modal extinction ratios of 12 dB and 14.5 dB were measured in 100 and 75-μm-long PtSe<jats:sub>2</jats:sub>-on-silicon waveguides at 2200-nm wavelengths. Our study paves the intriguing approach to developing waveguide-integrated spatial mode filters for on-chip MDM applications for optical interconnects and optical communications.","PeriodicalId":19027,"journal":{"name":"Nanophotonics","volume":"49 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":7.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143027240","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-01-20DOI: 10.1515/nanoph-2024-0550
Sanjay Kapoor, Aleksander Rodek, Michał Mikołajczyk, Jerzy Szuniewicz, Filip Sośnicki, Tomasz Kazimierczuk, Piotr Kossacki, Michał Karpiński
Quantum dots (QDs) are a promising source of single photons mainly due to their on-demand operation. However, their emission wavelength depends on their size and immediate surroundings in the solid-state environment. By applying a serrodyne electro-optic phase modulation, we achieve a spectral shift up to 0.01 nm (3.5 GHz) while preserving the purity and indistinguishability of the photons. This method provides an efficient and scalable approach for tuning the emission wavelength of QDs without relying on nonlinear frequency mixing or probabilistic processes. Our results show that the electro-optic phase modulation enables stable and tunable spectral shifts, making it suitable for applications such as quantum communication, quantum key distribution, and primarily integrating remote quantum dot sources into large-scale quantum networks.
{"title":"Electro-optic frequency shift of single photons from a quantum dot","authors":"Sanjay Kapoor, Aleksander Rodek, Michał Mikołajczyk, Jerzy Szuniewicz, Filip Sośnicki, Tomasz Kazimierczuk, Piotr Kossacki, Michał Karpiński","doi":"10.1515/nanoph-2024-0550","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1515/nanoph-2024-0550","url":null,"abstract":"Quantum dots (QDs) are a promising source of single photons mainly due to their on-demand operation. However, their emission wavelength depends on their size and immediate surroundings in the solid-state environment. By applying a serrodyne electro-optic phase modulation, we achieve a spectral shift up to 0.01 nm (3.5 GHz) while preserving the purity and indistinguishability of the photons. This method provides an efficient and scalable approach for tuning the emission wavelength of QDs without relying on nonlinear frequency mixing or probabilistic processes. Our results show that the electro-optic phase modulation enables stable and tunable spectral shifts, making it suitable for applications such as quantum communication, quantum key distribution, and primarily integrating remote quantum dot sources into large-scale quantum networks.","PeriodicalId":19027,"journal":{"name":"Nanophotonics","volume":"15 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":7.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142991337","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-01-18DOI: 10.1515/nanoph-2024-0560
Shahin Ghamari, Germán Chiarelli, Karol Kołątaj, Sivaraman Subramanian, Guillermo P. Acuna, Frank Vollmer
The integration of DNA origami structures with opto-plasmonic whispering gallery mode (WGM) sensors offers a significant advancement in label-free biosensing, overcoming the limitations of traditional fluorescence-based techniques, and providing enhanced sensitivity and specificity for detecting DNA hybridization events. In this study, DNA origami acts as a scaffold for the precise assembly of plasmonic dimers, composed of gold nanorods (AuNRs), which amplify detection sensitivity by generating strong near-field enhancements in the nanogap between the nanorods. By leveraging the strong electromagnetic fields generated within the nanogap of the plasmonic dimer, this platform enables the detection of transient hybridization events between DNA docking strands and freely diffusing complementary sequences. Our findings demonstrate that the salt concentration critically influences DNA hybridization kinetics. Higher ionic strengths reduce electrostatic repulsion between negatively charged DNA strands, thereby stabilizing duplex formation and prolonging interaction times. These effects are most pronounced at salt concentrations around 300–500 mM, where optimal conditions for duplex stability and reduced dissociation rates are achieved. By thoroughly investigating the hybridization kinetics under varying environmental conditions, this study contributes to a deeper understanding of DNA interactions and offers a robust tool for single-molecule detection with real-time capabilities.
{"title":"Label-free (fluorescence-free) sensing of a single DNA molecule on DNA origami using a plasmon-enhanced WGM sensor","authors":"Shahin Ghamari, Germán Chiarelli, Karol Kołątaj, Sivaraman Subramanian, Guillermo P. Acuna, Frank Vollmer","doi":"10.1515/nanoph-2024-0560","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1515/nanoph-2024-0560","url":null,"abstract":"The integration of DNA origami structures with opto-plasmonic whispering gallery mode (WGM) sensors offers a significant advancement in label-free biosensing, overcoming the limitations of traditional fluorescence-based techniques, and providing enhanced sensitivity and specificity for detecting DNA hybridization events. In this study, DNA origami acts as a scaffold for the precise assembly of plasmonic dimers, composed of gold nanorods (AuNRs), which amplify detection sensitivity by generating strong near-field enhancements in the nanogap between the nanorods. By leveraging the strong electromagnetic fields generated within the nanogap of the plasmonic dimer, this platform enables the detection of transient hybridization events between DNA docking strands and freely diffusing complementary sequences. Our findings demonstrate that the salt concentration critically influences DNA hybridization kinetics. Higher ionic strengths reduce electrostatic repulsion between negatively charged DNA strands, thereby stabilizing duplex formation and prolonging interaction times. These effects are most pronounced at salt concentrations around 300–500 mM, where optimal conditions for duplex stability and reduced dissociation rates are achieved. By thoroughly investigating the hybridization kinetics under varying environmental conditions, this study contributes to a deeper understanding of DNA interactions and offers a robust tool for single-molecule detection with real-time capabilities.","PeriodicalId":19027,"journal":{"name":"Nanophotonics","volume":"7 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":7.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142989286","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-01-17DOI: 10.1515/nanoph-2024-0582
Sergey V. Fedorov, Nikolay A. Veretenov, Nikolay N. Rosanov
Dissipative optical solitons, i.e. packets of radiation localized not due to the presence of optical inhomogeneities of the scheme or medium, but due to the balance of energy inflow and outflow in a nonlinear medium, deserve special attention for a number of reasons. First, these solitons are “calibrated” with a discrete set of basic parameters. This will lead to their increased stability: dissipative solitons are attractors, they are not sensitive to small perturbations. Second, progress in laser technology and the emergence of new laser and nonlinear optical materials provides an opportunity not only to study the rich physics of dissipative solitons, but also to propose their promising applications. This paper, which combines both a review of the current level of theory and original results, is devoted mainly to new types of these solitons. These types exploit the topological features of structured radiation, characteristic of vector, polarization dissipative solitons, which have a nontrivial internal structure. We sequentially present one-dimensional (1D), two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) polarization solitons, identify limitations in the topological protection of the information that can be encoded by topological charges and indices and discuss development prospects in this area.
{"title":"Vector spatial and spatiotemporal laser solitons","authors":"Sergey V. Fedorov, Nikolay A. Veretenov, Nikolay N. Rosanov","doi":"10.1515/nanoph-2024-0582","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1515/nanoph-2024-0582","url":null,"abstract":"Dissipative optical solitons, i.e. packets of radiation localized not due to the presence of optical inhomogeneities of the scheme or medium, but due to the balance of energy inflow and outflow in a nonlinear medium, deserve special attention for a number of reasons. First, these solitons are “calibrated” with a discrete set of basic parameters. This will lead to their increased stability: dissipative solitons are attractors, they are not sensitive to small perturbations. Second, progress in laser technology and the emergence of new laser and nonlinear optical materials provides an opportunity not only to study the rich physics of dissipative solitons, but also to propose their promising applications. This paper, which combines both a review of the current level of theory and original results, is devoted mainly to new types of these solitons. These types exploit the topological features of structured radiation, characteristic of vector, polarization dissipative solitons, which have a nontrivial internal structure. We sequentially present one-dimensional (1D), two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) polarization solitons, identify limitations in the topological protection of the information that can be encoded by topological charges and indices and discuss development prospects in this area.","PeriodicalId":19027,"journal":{"name":"Nanophotonics","volume":"205 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":7.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142989289","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Enhancing the sensitivity of biomedical spectroscopy is crucial for advancing medical research and diagnostics. Metasurfaces have emerged as powerful platforms for enhancing the sensitivity of various biomedical spectral detection technologies. This capability arises from their unparalleled ability to improve interactions between light and matter through the localization and enhancement of light fields. In this article, we review representative approaches and recent advances in metasurface-enhanced biomedical spectroscopy. We provide a comprehensive discussion of various biomedical spectral detection technologies enhanced by metasurfaces, including infrared spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, fluorescence spectroscopy, and other spectral modalities. We demonstrate the advantages of metasurfaces in improving detection sensitivity, reducing detection limits, and achieving rapid biomolecule detection while discussing the challenges associated with the design, preparation, and stability of metasurfaces in biomedical detection procedures. Finally, we explore future development trends of metasurfaces for enhancing biological detection sensitivity and emphasize their wide-ranging applications.
{"title":"Metasurface-enhanced biomedical spectroscopy","authors":"Qiang Li, Shiwang Yu, Zhancheng Li, Wenwei Liu, Hua Cheng, Shuqi Chen","doi":"10.1515/nanoph-2024-0589","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1515/nanoph-2024-0589","url":null,"abstract":"Enhancing the sensitivity of biomedical spectroscopy is crucial for advancing medical research and diagnostics. Metasurfaces have emerged as powerful platforms for enhancing the sensitivity of various biomedical spectral detection technologies. This capability arises from their unparalleled ability to improve interactions between light and matter through the localization and enhancement of light fields. In this article, we review representative approaches and recent advances in metasurface-enhanced biomedical spectroscopy. We provide a comprehensive discussion of various biomedical spectral detection technologies enhanced by metasurfaces, including infrared spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, fluorescence spectroscopy, and other spectral modalities. We demonstrate the advantages of metasurfaces in improving detection sensitivity, reducing detection limits, and achieving rapid biomolecule detection while discussing the challenges associated with the design, preparation, and stability of metasurfaces in biomedical detection procedures. Finally, we explore future development trends of metasurfaces for enhancing biological detection sensitivity and emphasize their wide-ranging applications.","PeriodicalId":19027,"journal":{"name":"Nanophotonics","volume":"37 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":7.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142989287","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-01-17DOI: 10.1515/nanoph-2024-0546
Xiaochen Zhang, Haozhe Sun, Yuan Li, Jianhua Hao, Qinghua Liang, Yongyue Zhang, Yang Wang, Xiaowei Li, Xinping Zhang, He Ma, Jiafang Li
Structural colors generated by optical micro-/nanostructures offer a notable advantage over traditional chemical pigments, including higher purity, greater brightness, resistance to fading, and enhanced environmental friendliness. However, achieving dynamically switchable color displays with high performances and without resorting to complex nanofabrication methods remain a challenge. Here, we present a simple method using grayscale lithography and conformal coating to create Salisbury screen (SS) cavities with variable resonant wavelengths, enabling the formation of tunable colorful patterns. The dynamic color display is achieved through the phase change of vanadium dioxide (VO2) nanostructures under electrothermal effects. At a low actuation voltage of 1.4 V, high performances of color switching such as high sensitivity, fast speed, high repeatability, and wide-view angle are achieved. The tunable structural colors, featuring a simple preparation process and high-speed switching, represent a promising alternative for applications such as thermal sensors, security information encryption, and dynamic full-color displays.
{"title":"Tunable structural colors based on grayscale lithography and conformal coating of VO2","authors":"Xiaochen Zhang, Haozhe Sun, Yuan Li, Jianhua Hao, Qinghua Liang, Yongyue Zhang, Yang Wang, Xiaowei Li, Xinping Zhang, He Ma, Jiafang Li","doi":"10.1515/nanoph-2024-0546","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1515/nanoph-2024-0546","url":null,"abstract":"Structural colors generated by optical micro-/nanostructures offer a notable advantage over traditional chemical pigments, including higher purity, greater brightness, resistance to fading, and enhanced environmental friendliness. However, achieving dynamically switchable color displays with high performances and without resorting to complex nanofabrication methods remain a challenge. Here, we present a simple method using grayscale lithography and conformal coating to create Salisbury screen (SS) cavities with variable resonant wavelengths, enabling the formation of tunable colorful patterns. The dynamic color display is achieved through the phase change of vanadium dioxide (VO<jats:sub>2</jats:sub>) nanostructures under electrothermal effects. At a low actuation voltage of 1.4 V, high performances of color switching such as high sensitivity, fast speed, high repeatability, and wide-view angle are achieved. The tunable structural colors, featuring a simple preparation process and high-speed switching, represent a promising alternative for applications such as thermal sensors, security information encryption, and dynamic full-color displays.","PeriodicalId":19027,"journal":{"name":"Nanophotonics","volume":"61 9 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":7.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142987245","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}