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Advances and Prospects in Topological Nanoparticle Photonics
Marie S Rider1, Álvaro Buendía2, Diego R Abujetas3
1Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Exeter, Stocker Road, EX4 4QL, Devon, United Kingdom.
ACS Photonics
|May 24, 2022
Summary
Topological nanophotonics explores nanoscale systems for unprecedented control. This perspective highlights nanoparticle systems for studying topological phases beyond electronic analogues.
Area of Science:
- Physics
- Nanotechnology
- Photonics
Background:
- Topological nanophotonics offers new ways to explore nanoscale systems.
- It utilizes unique properties of nanostructures for novel phenomena.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize the current state of topological nanophotonics.
- To highlight nanoparticle systems for exploring topological phases.
- To discuss tools and applications in this emerging field.
Main Methods:
- Overview of tools for capturing radiative, retardative, and long-range properties.
- Discussion of dielectric and metallic nanoparticles in nonlinear systems.
- Exploration of topological insulator nanoparticles.
Main Results:
- Nanoparticle systems enable exploration of topological phases beyond electronic analogues.
- Dielectric and metallic nanoparticles show promise in nonlinear systems.
- Topological insulator nanoparticles represent a newly developed area.
Conclusions:
- A comprehensive understanding of topological nanoparticle photonic systems is crucial.
- Exploiting these systems can lead to new topological phenomena at reduced dimensions.
