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Generating a sub-nanometer-confined optical field in a nanoslit waveguiding mode


L. Yang et al., Adv. Photonics 5,046003 (2023).
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Nanophotonics group is in the College of Optical Science and Engineering, and the State Key Laboratory of Modern Optical Instrumentation at Zhejiang University. Our group explores the science, technology and art of light on the nanoscale. Our research interests include calculation, fabri-cation, manipulation, characterization and functionalization of low-dimensional photonic structures for both scientific research and technological applications.

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     Research Highlights
Generating a nanoscale blade-like optical field in a coupled nanofiber pair
An optical field with sub-nm confinement is essential for exploring atomic- or molecular-level light-matter interaction… Read more»
Y. X. Yang et al.,Photonics Res. 12, 154-162 (2024).
Generating a sub-nanometer-confined optical field in a nanoslit waveguiding mode
We propose to generate a sub-nanometer-confined optical field in a nanoslit waveguiding mode with a proper polarization… Read more»
L. Yang et al., Adv. Photonics 5, 046003 (2023).
Efficient fiber-to-chip interface via an intermediated CdS nanowire
An efficient fiber-to-chip interface via an intermediated CdS nanowire is demonstrated. The fiber mode is firstly squeezed …Read more»
Y. Y. Jin et al.,Laser Photon. Rev. 17, 2200919 (2023).
Waveguide-integrated light-emitting metal-insulator-graphene tunnel junctions
Ultrafast interfacing of electrical and optical signals at the nanoscale is highly desired for on-chip applications including …Read more»
L. F. Liu et al.,Nano Lett. 23, 3731−­3738 (2023).
Elastic Ice Microfibers
Ice is known to be a rigid and brittle crystal that fractures when deformed. We demonstrate that ice grown as single-crystal…Read more»
P. Z. Xu et al., Science 373, 187-192 (2021).
Research Interests
Low-dimensional materials/structures
Quantum dots, Nanoparticles, Atoms/Molecules
Micro/nanofibers, Nanowires, Nanotubes, Microchannels
Nano interfaces, 2-D materials, Micro/nano cavities
Nanophotonics
Guide wave optics, Near field optics, Fiber optics
Nanoplasmonics, Nonlinear optics, Quantum optics
Optoelectronics, Optomechanics, Silicon photonics
Nanodevices
Passive nanophotonic components
Lasers, Light-emitting devices, Quantum light sources
Modulators, Detectors, Sensors
Beyond Light