Empowering nanophotonic applications via artificial intelligence: pathways, progress, and prospects
Empowering nanophotonic devices via artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized both scientific research methodologies and engineering practices, addressing critical challenges in the design and optimization of complex systems. Traditional methods for …
Robust multiresonant nonlocal metasurfaces by rational design
Dielectric metasurfaces supporting optical resonances have become a promising platform for quantum and nonlinear optics. However, resonant metasurfaces remain limited in their capacity to independently control the behavior of many distinct resonances despite …
Electrochemically modulated single-molecule localization microscopy for in vitro imaging cytoskeletal protein structures
A new concept of electrochemically modulated single-molecule localization super-resolution imaging is developed. Applications of single-molecule localization super-resolution microscopy have been limited due to insufficient availability of qualified …
Neural network-based analysis algorithm on Mueller matrix data of spectroscopic ellipsometry for the structure evaluation of nanogratings with various optical constants
Accurate and fast characterization of nanostructures using spectroscopic ellipsometry (SE) is required in both industrial and research fields. However, conventional methods used in SE?data analysis often face challenges in balancing accuracy and speed, …
Ultrasensitive metasurface sensor based on quasi-bound states in the continuum
The quasi-bound state in the continuum (quasi-BIC) of dielectric metasurface provides a crucial platform for sensing, because its almost infinite Q-factor can greatly enhance the interactions between light waves and the analytes. In this work, we proposed an …
Enhanced optical encryption via polarization-dependent multi-channel metasurfaces
Optical encryption offers a powerful platform for secure information transfer, combining low power consumption, high-speed transmission, and intuitive visualization. Metasurfaces, with their unprecedented ability to manipulate light across multiple degrees of …
Artificial intelligence driven Mid-IR photoimaging device based on van der Waals heterojunctions of black phosphorus
Mid-infrared (Mid-IR) photodetection and imaging are pivotal across diverse applications, including remote sensing, communication, and spectral analysis. Among these, single-pixel imaging technology is distinguished by its exceptional sensitivity, high …
1,550-nm photonic crystal surface-emitting laser diode fabricated by single deep air-hole etch
Photonic crystal surface-emitting lasers (PCSELs) are promising light sources with numerous advantages, including vertical emission, single-mode operation, and high output power. However, the fabrication of PCSEL devices requires advanced techniques, such as …
Curved geometric-phase optical element fabrication using top-down alignment
Advanced optical technologies, such as next-generation displays and holographic systems, demand high efficiency, lightweight designs, compact dimensions, and compatibility with curved and thin substrates. However, current optical devices for virtual and …
Localizing axial dense emitters based on single-helix point spread function and compressed sensing
Among the approaches in three-dimensional (3D) single molecule localization microscopy, there are several point spread function (PSF) engineering approaches, in which depth information of molecules is encoded in 2D images. Usually, the molecules are excited …
Corrigendum to: Experimental demonstration of a photonic reservoir computing system based on Fabry Perot laser for multiple tasks processing
This corrigendum corrects errors in the Funding statement of the original paper, Nanophotonics, vol. 13, no. 9, pp. 1569–1580, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1515/nanoph-2023-0708.