摘要
Editorial Nanophotonics has emerged as a cutting-edge interdisciplinary research field today.Its primary objective is to leverage the interaction between light and matter at the wavelength and sub-wavelength scales,with the purpose of designing and manufacturing miniaturized,multifunctional,and high-performance optical devices and systems.Professor Cheng Zhang from Huazhong University of Science and Technology has dedicated his career to nanophotonic device research.His work encompasses a wide range of areas,including plasmonic devices,optical metamaterials,and metasurfaces.Through the design of innovative artificial electromagnetic structures and the exploration of emerging nanofabrication techniques,Professor Cheng Zhang has effectively achieved versatile control over various properties of electromagnetic waves,including amplitude,phase,and polarization states.Furthermore,his research extends to the continuous exploration of novel optical phenomena,aimed at realizing high-performance engineering applications.In this edition of Light People,we will take you deep into the world of Professor Cheng Zhang,a young scientist exemplifying the spirit of innovation,relentless improvement,and unwavering pursuit of excellence.You will discover how he has overcome numerous challenges in the realm of nanophotonic research.
