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{"title":"Next-generation thermo-plasmonic technologies and plasmonic nanoparticles in optoelectronics","authors":"Luciano De Sio ,&nbsp;Tiziana Placido ,&nbsp;Roberto Comparelli ,&nbsp;M. Lucia Curri ,&nbsp;Marinella Striccoli ,&nbsp;Nelson Tabiryan ,&nbsp;Timothy J. Bunning","doi":"10.1016/j.pquantelec.2015.03.001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pquantelec.2015.03.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Controlling light interactions with matter on the nanometer scale provides for compelling opportunities for modern technology and stretches our understanding and exploitation of applied physics, electronics, and fabrication science. The smallest size to which light can be confined using standard optical elements such as lenses and mirrors is limited by diffraction. Plasmonic nanostructures have the extraordinary capability to control light beyond the diffraction limit through an unique phenomenon called the localized plasmon resonance. This remarkable capability enables unique prospects for the design, fabrication and characterization of highly integrated photonic signal-processing systems, nanoresolution optical imaging techniques and nanoscale electronic circuits. This paper summarizes the basic principles and the main achievements in the practical utilization of plasmonic effects in nanoparticles. Specifically, the paper aims at highlighting the major contributions of nanoparticles to nanoscale temperature monitoring, modern “drug free” medicine and the application of nanomaterials to a new generation of opto-electronics integrated circuits.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":414,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Quantum Electronics","volume":"41 ","pages":"Pages 23-70"},"PeriodicalIF":11.7,"publicationDate":"2015-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.pquantelec.2015.03.001","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"2621761","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"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":"Hyperbolic metamaterials and their applications","authors":"Lorenzo Ferrari ,&nbsp;Chihhui Wu ,&nbsp;Dominic Lepage ,&nbsp;Xiang Zhang ,&nbsp;Zhaowei Liu","doi":"10.1016/j.pquantelec.2014.10.001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pquantelec.2014.10.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This review aims at providing a comprehensive and updated picture of the field of hyperbolic metamaterials, from the foundations to the most recent progresses and future perspectives. The topics discussed embrace theoretical aspects, practical realization and key challenges for applications such as imaging, spontaneous emission engineering, thermal, active and tunable hyperbolic media.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":414,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Quantum Electronics","volume":"40 ","pages":"Pages 1-40"},"PeriodicalIF":11.7,"publicationDate":"2015-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.pquantelec.2014.10.001","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"2601961","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"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":"Monolithically-integrated laterally-arrayed multiple bandgap solar cells for spectrum-splitting photovoltaic systems","authors":"Derek Caselli,&nbsp;C.Z. Ning","doi":"10.1016/j.pquantelec.2014.12.001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pquantelec.2014.12.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Spectrum-splitting photovoltaics is an alternative to multi-junction tandem cells which has been the subject of renewed interest in recent years as researchers try to push the limits of efficiency and cost-reduction for solar energy production. A myriad of solutions have been proposed for the spectrum-splitting optics, yet the basic cell technologies for these systems have received comparatively little attention. This paper reports on and reviews the most recent progress on a fundamentally different approach to cell design and fabrication: that of Monolithically-Integrated Laterally-Arrayed Multi-Band gap (MILAMB) solar cells. The essence of this concept is to fabricate multiple cells simultaneously on a single substrate using composition-graded semiconductor alloy nanowires to simplify the process, cut costs, and eventually achieve high efficiencies. After a brief introduction and overview of the existing approaches to spectrum-splitting photovoltaics, we present results of theoretical design and numerical studies using two candidate materials, CdPbS and InGaN. These design studies show that the MILAMB cells are capable of similar efficiency levels to those of multi-junction tandem cells, with potentially much reduced cost. Proof-of-concept two-subcell devices fabricated simultaneously on a single substrate using CdSSe nanowire ensembles are reviewed. Their performance is compared to similar thin-film cells to illustrate the current limits and potential benefits of this new approach. Finally, future challenges and possible directions for developing a practical MILAMB system are outlined.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":414,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Quantum Electronics","volume":"39 ","pages":"Pages 24-70"},"PeriodicalIF":11.7,"publicationDate":"2015-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.pquantelec.2014.12.001","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"2392356","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"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":"Plasmonic quasicrystals","authors":"Venu Gopal Achanta","doi":"10.1016/j.pquantelec.2014.12.002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pquantelec.2014.12.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Plasmonic quasicrystals consisting of quasi-periodic metal–dielectric patterns offer several advantages compared to the periodic patterns or plasmonic crystals. This paper reviews the present status in theoretical design, modeling, fabrication and basic and applied results on plasmonic quasicrystals. In addition to the current status, possible future prospects of plasmonic quasicrystals are also discussed.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":414,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Quantum Electronics","volume":"39 ","pages":"Pages 1-23"},"PeriodicalIF":11.7,"publicationDate":"2015-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.pquantelec.2014.12.002","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"2005569","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"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":"Self-assembled InAs/InP quantum dots and quantum dashes: Material structures and devices","authors":"Mohammed Zahed Mustafa Khan,&nbsp;Tien Khee Ng,&nbsp;Boon S. Ooi","doi":"10.1016/j.pquantelec.2014.11.001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pquantelec.2014.11.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p><span><span><span>The advances in lasers, electronic and photonic integrated circuits<span><span> (EPIC), optical interconnects as well as the </span>modulation techniques allow the present day society to embrace the convenience of broadband, high speed internet and mobile network connectivity. However, the steep increase in energy demand and bandwidth requirement calls for further innovation in ultra-compact EPIC technologies. In the optical domain, advancement in the laser technologies beyond the current </span></span>quantum well (Qwell) based laser technologies are already taking place and presenting very promising results. Homogeneously grown </span>quantum dot<span> (Qdot) lasers and optical amplifiers<span>, can serve in the future energy saving information and communication technologies<span> (ICT) as the work-horse for transmitting and amplifying information through optical fiber. The encouraging results in the zero-dimensional (0D) structures emitting at 980</span></span></span></span> <span>nm, in the form of vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL), are already operational at low threshold current density and capable of 40</span> <span>Gbps error-free transmission at 108 fJ/bit. Subsequent achievements for lasers and amplifiers operating in the O-, C-, L-, U-bands, and beyond will eventually lay the foundation for green ICT. On the hand, the inhomogeneously grown quasi 0D quantum dash (Qdash) lasers are brilliant solutions for potential broadband connectivity in server farms or access network. A single broadband Qdash laser operating in the stimulated emission<span> mode can replace tens of discrete narrow-band lasers in dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) transmission thereby further saving energy, cost and footprint. We herein reviewed the1 progress of both Qdots and Qdash devices, based on the InAs/InGaAlAs/InP and InAs/InGaAsP/InP material systems, from the angles of growth and device performance. In particular, we discussed the progress in lasers, semiconductor optical amplifiers (SOA), mode locked lasers, and superluminescent diodes, which are the building blocks of EPIC and ICT. Alternatively, these optical sources are potential candidates for other multi-disciplinary field applications.</span></span></p></div>","PeriodicalId":414,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Quantum Electronics","volume":"38 6","pages":"Pages 237-313"},"PeriodicalIF":11.7,"publicationDate":"2014-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.pquantelec.2014.11.001","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"2324754","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"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":"High-power mid-infrared supercontinuum sources: Current status and future perspectives","authors":"Jacek Swiderski","doi":"10.1016/j.pquantelec.2014.10.002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pquantelec.2014.10.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p><span>Mid-infrared (mid-IR) supercontinuum (SC) sources have recently gained much interest, as a key technology for such applications as spectral molecular fingerprinting, laser surgery, and infrared counter measures. However, one of the challenges facing this technology is how to obtain high power and broadband light covering a spectral band of at least 2–5</span> <!-->µm, especially with a very efficient output power distribution towards the mid-IR region. This directly affects their usage in the practical applications mentioned above. Typically, an SC is generated by pumping a piece of nonlinear fibre with high-intensity femtosecond pulses provided by mode-locked lasers. Although this approach can lead to wide continuum generation, the output power is limited only to the milliWatt level. Therefore, to achieve high-power SC light, other laser systems need to be employed as pump sources.</p><p>This paper briefly reviews SC sources, restricted to those with an average output power of over 0.4<!--> <!-->W and simultaneously with a long-wavelength edge of the continuum spectrum of over 2.4<!--> <span>µm. Firstly, the concepts of SC generation<span>, including the nonlinear phenomena governing this process and the most relevant mid-IR fibre materials, are presented. Following this study, a review of the main results on SC generation in silica and soft-glass fibres, also including my experimental results, is presented. Emphasis is given to high-power SC generation with the use of different pump schemes, providing an efficient power distribution towards longer wavelengths. Some discussion and prospective predictions are proposed at the end of the paper.</span></span></p></div>","PeriodicalId":414,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Quantum Electronics","volume":"38 5","pages":"Pages 189-235"},"PeriodicalIF":11.7,"publicationDate":"2014-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.pquantelec.2014.10.002","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"2621762","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"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":"Bessel beams from semiconductor light sources","authors":"G.S. Sokolovskii ,&nbsp;V.V. Dudelev ,&nbsp;S.N. Losev ,&nbsp;K.K. Soboleva ,&nbsp;A.G. Deryagin ,&nbsp;K.A. Fedorova ,&nbsp;V.I. Kuchinskii ,&nbsp;W. Sibbett ,&nbsp;E.U. Rafailov","doi":"10.1016/j.pquantelec.2014.07.001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pquantelec.2014.07.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p><span><span>We report on recent progress in the generation of non-diffracting (Bessel) beams from semiconductor light sources including both edge-emitting and surface-emitting semiconductor lasers as well as light-emitting diodes (LEDs). Bessel beams at the power level of Watts with central lobe diameters of a few to tens of micrometers were achieved from compact and highly efficient lasers. The practicality of reducing the central lobe size of the Bessel beam generated with high-power broad-stripe semiconductor lasers and LEDs to a level unachievable by means of traditional focusing has been demonstrated. We also discuss an approach to exceed the limit of power density for the focusing of radiation with high </span>beam propagation parameter </span><em>M</em>². Finally, we consider the potential of the semiconductor lasers for applications in optical trapping/tweezing and the perspectives to replace their gas and solid-state laser counterparts for a range of implementations in optical manipulation towards lab-on-chip configurations.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":414,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Quantum Electronics","volume":"38 4","pages":"Pages 157-188"},"PeriodicalIF":11.7,"publicationDate":"2014-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.pquantelec.2014.07.001","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"2324755","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"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":"Surface and bulk structuring of materials by ripples with long and short laser pulses: Recent advances","authors":"Ričardas Buividas ,&nbsp;Mindaugas Mikutis ,&nbsp;Saulius Juodkazis","doi":"10.1016/j.pquantelec.2014.03.002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pquantelec.2014.03.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Ripples are formed on the surface of solid materials after interaction with laser pulses of high intensity/irradiance. When ultra-short sub-1<!--> <span>ps laser pulses are used, the observed morphology of ripples on surfaces becomes much more complex as compared with ripples formed by long laser pulses. Uniquely for the short laser pulses, ripples can be formed in the bulk. A better understanding of the fundamentals of light-matter interaction in ripples formation is strongly required. Experimentally observed ripples and dependence of their parameters on laser fabrication conditions and material properties are summarized first. Then, a critical review of relevant ripple formation mechanisms is presented, discussed, and formation conjectures are presented.</span></p><p>It is shown that formation of plasma at sub-critical or critical densities (i.e., solid state or breakdown plasmas) on the surface and in the bulk specific to the high-intensity ultra-short laser pulses has to be considered to account for the experimental observations. Surface and bulk ripples formed on/in dielectrics<span> can be explained by the same model where electron–hole (solid state) plasma is formed at the very threshold of ripples formation. Ripple patterns have a strong application potential from sensing to light harvesting and (photo)catalysis mainly due to nanoscale features and self-replication of pattern over large macroscopic areas. Several emerging applications are shown.</span></p></div>","PeriodicalId":414,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Quantum Electronics","volume":"38 3","pages":"Pages 119-156"},"PeriodicalIF":11.7,"publicationDate":"2014-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.pquantelec.2014.03.002","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"2621763","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"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":"Nonlinear optics, active plasmonics and metamaterials with liquid crystals","authors":"Iam Choon Khoo","doi":"10.1016/j.pquantelec.2014.03.001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pquantelec.2014.03.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p><span><span>Nematic liquid crystals possess large and versatile optical nonlinearities suitable for </span>photonics applications spanning the femtoseconds to milliseconds time scales, and across a wide spectral window. We present a comprehensive review of the physical properties and mechanisms that underlie these multiple time scales nonlinearities, delving into individual </span>molecular electronic<span> responses as well as collective ordered-phase dynamical processes. Several exemplary theoretical formalisms and feasibility demonstrations of ultrafast all-optical transmission switching and tunable metamaterials and plasmonic photonic structures where the liquid crystal constituents play the critical role of enabling the processes are discussed. Emphasis is placed on all-optical processes, but we have also highlighted cases where electro-optical means could provide additional control, flexibility and enhancement possibility. We also point out how another phase of chiral nematic, namely, Blue-Phase liquid crystals could circumvent some of the limitations of nematic and present new possibilities.</span></p></div>","PeriodicalId":414,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Quantum Electronics","volume":"38 2","pages":"Pages 77-117"},"PeriodicalIF":11.7,"publicationDate":"2014-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.pquantelec.2014.03.001","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"2621764","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"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":"Progress in 2D photonic crystal Fano resonance photonics","authors":"Weidong Zhou ,&nbsp;Deyin Zhao ,&nbsp;Yi-Chen Shuai ,&nbsp;Hongjun Yang ,&nbsp;Santhad Chuwongin ,&nbsp;Arvinder Chadha ,&nbsp;Jung-Hun Seo ,&nbsp;Ken X. Wang ,&nbsp;Victor Liu ,&nbsp;Zhenqiang Ma ,&nbsp;Shanhui Fan","doi":"10.1016/j.pquantelec.2014.01.001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pquantelec.2014.01.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p><span><span>In contrast to a conventional symmetric Lorentzian resonance, Fano resonance is predominantly used to describe asymmetric-shaped resonances, which arise from the constructive and destructive interference of discrete resonance states with broadband continuum states. This phenomenon and the underlying mechanisms, being common and ubiquitous in many realms of physical sciences, can be found in a wide variety of nanophotonic structures and quantum systems, such as </span>quantum dots<span>, photonic crystals<span>, plasmonics, and metamaterials. The asymmetric and steep dispersion of the Fano resonance profile promises applications for a wide range of </span></span></span>photonic devices<span><span><span>, such as optical filters, switches, sensors, broadband </span>reflectors<span>, lasers, detectors, slow-light and non-linear devices, etc. With advances in nanotechnology, impressive progress has been made in the emerging field of nanophotonic structures. One of the most attractive nanophotonic structures for integrated photonics is the two-dimensional photonic crystal slab (2D PCS), which can be integrated into a wide range of photonic devices. The objective of this manuscript is to provide an in depth review of the progress made in the general area of Fano resonance photonics, focusing on the photonic devices based on 2D PCS structures. General discussions are provided on the origins and characteristics of Fano resonances in 2D PCSs. A nanomembrane transfer printing fabrication technique is also reviewed, which is critical for the heterogeneous integrated Fano resonance photonics. The majority of the remaining sections review progress made on various photonic devices and structures, such as high quality factor filters, membrane reflectors, membrane lasers, detectors and sensors, as well as structures and phenomena related to Fano resonance slow light effect, nonlinearity, and optical forces in coupled PCSs. It is expected that further advances in the field will lead to more significant advances towards 3D integrated photonics, flat </span></span>optics<span>, and flexible optoelectronics, with lasting impact in areas ranging from computing, communications, to sensing and imaging systems.</span></span></p></div>","PeriodicalId":414,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Quantum Electronics","volume":"38 1","pages":"Pages 1-74"},"PeriodicalIF":11.7,"publicationDate":"2014-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.pquantelec.2014.01.001","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"2679897","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"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}