NanophotonicsPub Date : 2026-08-28DOI: 10.1002/nap2.70272
Ieng‐Wai Un,Subhajit Sarkar,Yonatan Sivan
{"title":"Origin, Strength, and Speed of the Nonlinear Optical Response of Transparent Conducting Oxides to Single‐Cycle Optical Pulses","authors":"Ieng‐Wai Un,Subhajit Sarkar,Yonatan Sivan","doi":"10.1002/nap2.70272","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/nap2.70272","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT We present a first‐principles study of the nonlinear optical response of transparent conducting oxides at the nanoscale due to excitation by intense, extremely short pulses based on a density matrix framework. We identify a strong thermal nonlinearity, which is complemented with stimulated emission and excited‐state absorption; it yields a cumulative permittivity change decorated by quantum coherent oscillations. Further, rigorous calculations under far‐from‐equilibrium conditions show that electron–electron thermalization occurs within a few femtoseconds, supporting interpretations of high‐harmonic generation measurements and in agreement with a generalization of Fermi liquid theory.","PeriodicalId":19027,"journal":{"name":"Nanophotonics","volume":"73 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":7.5,"publicationDate":"2026-08-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148894264","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}
NanophotonicsPub Date : 2026-08-28DOI: 10.1002/nap2.70278
Chenxi Zhang,Zanzhu Pan,Chenlu Zhao,Ziyu Gu,Xiuhan Jing,Wenhao Lyu,Jiale Chao,Bo Fu
{"title":"Polarization‐Controlled Wavelength‐Tunable Pulsed Laser Based on Metafiber","authors":"Chenxi Zhang,Zanzhu Pan,Chenlu Zhao,Ziyu Gu,Xiuhan Jing,Wenhao Lyu,Jiale Chao,Bo Fu","doi":"10.1002/nap2.70278","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/nap2.70278","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Wavelength‐tunable pulsed lasers have the ability to flexibly adjust laser energy and wavelength according to the properties of different materials platforms and experimental requirements, thereby markedly enhancing efficiency and precision. Thus, wavelength‐tunable pulsed lasers have attracted significant attention in fields such as wavelength division multiplexing, precision material processing, and spectroscopic analysis. Here, a polarization‐sensitive Au‐nanorod metasurface has been proposed that integrates saturable absorption with wavelength‐tuning capabilities. By fabricating this metasurface structure on the facet of the fiber, known as a metafiber, low‐loss coupling between the metasurface and the fiber laser system is achieved. In experiments, we have successfully demonstrated Q‐switched pulse, achieving precise control over pulse width (13.5–29.8 μs), repetition rate (15.3–43.7 kHz), and pulse energy (15.2–30.7 nJ) through meticulous adjustment of the pump power. Notably, by modulating the input polarization state, the response wavelength of the metafiber can be effectively controlled, enabling wavelength‐tunable pulsed laser output within a 5‐nm range. This achievement introduces a new concept and provides a viable solution for the design and development of next‐generation compact, high‐efficiency, and multifunctional laser systems.","PeriodicalId":19027,"journal":{"name":"Nanophotonics","volume":"35 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":7.5,"publicationDate":"2026-08-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148894260","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}
{"title":"Photophysics of Distinguished Defect States in Bi\u0000 2\u0000 O\u0000 2\u0000 Se Thin Films","authors":"Xiaoran Niu,Hao Li,Leyang Dang,Ruoying Pang,Xin Meng,Adeela Nairan,Huarui Sun,Jingkai Qin,Usman Khan,Xiaochuan Xu,Guigen Wang,Feng He","doi":"10.1002/nap2.70280","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/nap2.70280","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT As a leading candidate for next‐generation electronics, high‐performance 2D Bi 2 O 2 Se has garnered significant interest in the scientific community. However, the understanding of its defect mechanisms remains elusive, hindering the development of further functionalities. In this study, we utilized Raman spectroscopy and ultrafast pump–probe experiments to investigate Bi 2 O 2 Se thin films prepared via a solution‐based technique. By comparing carrier decay times under low and high fluences in 25 nm‐ and 115 nm‐thick films, we proposed the defect mechanisms associated with two common defects in the thicker film: Se vacancies and Se–Bi antisites, which exhibit shallow donor and deep donor behaviors, respectively. Additionally, Se–Bi antisites became prominent under higher fluences. Our insights into these defect mechanisms offer valuable guidance for defect engineering in high‐power electronics.","PeriodicalId":19027,"journal":{"name":"Nanophotonics","volume":"2 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":7.5,"publicationDate":"2026-08-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148894262","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}