Processing of materials by ultrashort laser pulses has evolved significantly over the last decade and is starting to reveal its scientific,technological and industrial potential.In ultrafast laser manufacturing,optica...Processing of materials by ultrashort laser pulses has evolved significantly over the last decade and is starting to reveal its scientific,technological and industrial potential.In ultrafast laser manufacturing,optical energy of tightly focused femtosecond or picosecond laser pulses can be delivered to precisely defined positions in the bulk of materials via two-/multi-photon excitation on a timescale much faster than thermal energy exchange between photoexcited electrons and lattice ions.Control of photoionization and thermal processes with the highest precision,inducing local photomodification in sub-100-nm-sized regions has been achieved.State-of-the-art ultrashort laser processing techniques exploit high 0.1–1μm spatial resolution and almost unrestricted three-dimensional structuring capability.Adjustable pulse duration,spatiotemporal chirp,phase front tilt and polarization allow control of photomodification via uniquely wide parameter space.Mature opto-electrical/mechanical technologies have enabled laser processing speeds approaching meters-per-second,leading to a fast lab-to-fab transfer.The key aspects and latest achievements are reviewed with an emphasis on the fundamental relation between spatial resolution and total fabrication throughput.Emerging biomedical applications implementing micrometer feature precision over centimeter-scale scaffolds and photonic wire bonding in telecommunications are highlighted.展开更多
The possibility to achieve unprecedented multiplexing of light-matter interaction in nanoscale is of virtue importance from both fundamental science and practical application points of view. Cylindrical vector beams(C...The possibility to achieve unprecedented multiplexing of light-matter interaction in nanoscale is of virtue importance from both fundamental science and practical application points of view. Cylindrical vector beams(CVBs) manifested as polarization vortices represent a robust and emerging degree of freedom for information multiplexing with increased capacities. Here, we propose and demonstrate massivelyencoded optical data storage(ODS) by harnessing spatially variant electric fields mediated by segmented CVBs. By tight focusing polychromatic segmented CVBs to plasmonic nanoparticle aggregates, recordhigh multiplexing channels of ODS through different combinations of polarization states and wavelengths have been experimentally demonstrated with a low error rate. Our result not only casts new perceptions for tailoring light-matter interactions utilizing structured light but also enables a new prospective for ultra-high capacity optical memory with minimalist system complexity by combining CVB’s compatibility with fiber optics.展开更多
Two-dimensional(2D)transition metal dichalcogenide(TMDC)semiconductors not only hold great promises for the development of ultra-thin optoelectronic devices with low-energy consumption,but also provide ideal platforms...Two-dimensional(2D)transition metal dichalcogenide(TMDC)semiconductors not only hold great promises for the development of ultra-thin optoelectronic devices with low-energy consumption,but also provide ideal platforms to explore and tailor light-matter interaction,e.g.,the exciton-photon interaction,at the atomic level,due to their atomic thickness,large exciton binding energy,and unique valley properties.In recent years,the exciton-photon interactions in TMDC semiconductor microcavities,including the strong exciton-photon coupling and lasing,have drawn increasing attention,which may open up new application prospects for transparent,on-chip coherent,and quantum light sources.Herein,we review the research progresses of strong exciton-photon interaction and lasing of TMDC semiconductors.First,we introduce the electronic structure,exciton,and emission properties of semiconducting TMDCs in the weak exciton-photon coupling regime.Next,the progresses on strong exciton-photon interaction and exciton-polaritons of these TMDCs are discussed from the aspects of photophysics,materials and fabrications,spectroscopies,and controls.Further,the progresses on TMDC lasers are introduced in the aspects of cavity types and materials,and finally,the challenges and prospects for these fields are discussed.展开更多
Atomically thin MoSe_(2) layers,as a core member of the transition metal dichalcogenides(TMDs)family,benefit from their appealing properties,including tunable band gaps,high exciton binding energies,and giant oscillat...Atomically thin MoSe_(2) layers,as a core member of the transition metal dichalcogenides(TMDs)family,benefit from their appealing properties,including tunable band gaps,high exciton binding energies,and giant oscillator strengths,thus pro-viding an intriguing platform for optoelectronic applications of light-emitting diodes(LEDs),field-effect transistors(FETs),sin-gle-photon emitters(SPEs),and coherent light sources(CLSs).Moreover,these MoSe_(2) layers can realize strong excitonic emis-sion in the near-infrared wavelengths,which can be combined with the silicon-based integration technologies and further encourage the development of the new generation technologies of on-chip optical interconnection,quantum computing,and quantum information processing.Herein,we overview the state-of-the-art applications of light-emitting devices based on two-dimensional MoSe_(2) layers.Firstly,we introduce recent developments in excitonic emission features from atomically thin MoSe_(2) and their dependences on typical physical fields.Next,we focus on the exciton-polaritons and plasmon-exciton polaritons in MoSe_(2) coupled to the diverse forms of optical microcavities.Then,we highlight the promising applications of LEDs,SPEs,and CLSs based on MoSe_(2) and their heterostructures.Finally,we summarize the challenges and opportunities for high-quality emis-sion of MoSe_(2) and high-performance light-emitting devices.展开更多
Anisotropic hyperbolic phonon polaritons(PhPs)in natural biaxial hyperbolic materialα-MoO_(3) has opened up new avenues for mid-infrared nanophotonics,while active tunability ofα-MoO_(3) PhPs is still an urgent prob...Anisotropic hyperbolic phonon polaritons(PhPs)in natural biaxial hyperbolic materialα-MoO_(3) has opened up new avenues for mid-infrared nanophotonics,while active tunability ofα-MoO_(3) PhPs is still an urgent problem necessarily to be solved.In this study,we present a theoretical demonstration of actively tuningα-MoO_(3) PhPs using phase change material VO_(2) and graphene.It is observed thatα-MoO_(3) PhPs are greatly dependent on the propagation plane angle of PhPs.The insulator-to-metal phase transition of VO_(2) has a significant effect on the hybridization PhPs of theα-MoO_(3)/VO_(2) structure and allows to obtain actively tunableα-MoO_(3) PhPs,which is especially obvious when the propagation plane angle of PhPs is 900.Moreover,when graphene surface plasmon sources are placed at the top or bottom ofα-MoO_(3) inα-MoO_(3)/VO_(2)structure,tunable coupled hyperbolic plasmon-phonon polaritons inside its Reststrahlen bands(RB s)and surface plasmonphonon polaritons outside its RBs can be achieved.In addition,the above-mentionedα-MoO_(3)-based structures also lead to actively tunable anisotropic spontaneous emission(SE)enhancement.This study may be beneficial for realization of active tunability of both PhPs and SE ofα-MoO_(3),and facilitate a deeper understanding of the mechanisms of anisotropic light-matter interaction inα-MoO_(3) using functional materials.展开更多
To realize large-scale micro/nanofabrication process in superconducting devices,the nano laser direct writing(NLDW)as a potential tool was implemented.In this paper,thermal effect induced laser-matter(superconducting ...To realize large-scale micro/nanofabrication process in superconducting devices,the nano laser direct writing(NLDW)as a potential tool was implemented.In this paper,thermal effect induced laser-matter(superconducting film)interaction based on laser direct writing on Nb films and laser exposure on photoresist were investigated by simulation and experiment.To avoid nanoscale thermal effect on superconducting films,large-scale superconducting nanoarrays with the area up to 100μm×100μm based on laser exposure on photoresist were fabricated.Compared with laser direct writing on superconducting films,which lead to the degradation of superconducting performance such as critical current,transition temperature,the superconducting nanoarrays based on laser exposure on photoresist maintain excellent superconducting performance without degradation.Besides that,by further optimizing the process parameters and the thickness of photoresist,the nanowires with the width down to nanometers are plausible.Compared with the traditional electron beam and ion beam process,to some extent,the nanowires fabrication process based on NLDW provides a more efficient and cost-effective path for the fabrication of large-area superconducting devices/circuits.展开更多
The topological features of optical vortices have been opening opportunities for free-space and on-chip photonic technologies,e.g.,for multiplexed optical communications and robust information transport.In a parallel ...The topological features of optical vortices have been opening opportunities for free-space and on-chip photonic technologies,e.g.,for multiplexed optical communications and robust information transport.In a parallel but disjoint effort,polar anisotropic van der Waals nanomaterials supporting hyperbolic phonon polaritons(HP2s)have been leveraged to drastically boost light-matter interactions.So far HP2 studies have been mainly focusing on the control of their amplitude and scale features.Here we report the generation and observation of mid-infrared hyperbolic polariton vortices(HP2Vs)associated with reconfigurable topological charges.Spiral-shaped gold disks coated with a flake of hexagonal boron nitride are exploited to tailor spin-orbit interactions and realise deeply subwavelength HP2Vs.The complex interplay between excitation spin,spiral geometry and HP2 dispersion enables robust reconfigurability of the associated topological charges.Our results reveal unique opportunities to extend the application of HP2s into topological photonics,quantum information processing by integrating these phenomena with single-photon emitters,robust on-chip optical applications,sensing and nanoparticle manipulation.展开更多
The time-dependent wave packet method is used to investigate the influence of laser-fields on the vibrational population of molecules. For a two-state system in laser fields, the populations on different vibrational l...The time-dependent wave packet method is used to investigate the influence of laser-fields on the vibrational population of molecules. For a two-state system in laser fields, the populations on different vibrational levels of the upper and lower electronic states are given by wavefunctions obtained by solving the Schrbdinger equation with the split- operator method. The calculation shows that the field parameters, such as intensity, wavelength, duration, and delay time etc. can have different influences on the vibrational population. By varying the laser parameters appropriately one can control the evolution of wave packet and so the vibrational population in each state, which will benefit the light manipulation of atomic and molecular processes.展开更多
Two-dimensional materials are a promising solution for next-generation electronic and optoelectronic devices due to their unique properties.Owing to the atomic thickness of 2D materials,the light-matter interaction le...Two-dimensional materials are a promising solution for next-generation electronic and optoelectronic devices due to their unique properties.Owing to the atomic thickness of 2D materials,the light-matter interaction length in 2D materials is much shorter than that in bulk materials,which limits the performance of optoelectronic devices composed of 2D materials.To improve the light-matter interactions,optical micro/nano architectures have been introduced into 2D material optoelectronic devices.In this review,we present a concise introduction and discussion of various strategies for the enhancement of lightmatter interaction in 2D materials,namely,the plasmonic effect,waveguide,optical cavity,and reflection architecture.We have outlined the current advances in high-performance 2D material optoelectronic devices(eg,photodetectors,electrooptic modulators,light-emitting diodes,and molecular sensors)assisted by these enhancement strategies.Finally,we have discussed the future challenges and opportunities of micro/nano photonic structure designs in 2D material devices.展开更多
Metasurfaces,which are planar arrays of subwavelength artificial structures,have emerged as excellent platforms for the integration and miniaturization of electromagnetic devices and provided ample possibilities for s...Metasurfaces,which are planar arrays of subwavelength artificial structures,have emerged as excellent platforms for the integration and miniaturization of electromagnetic devices and provided ample possibilities for single-dimensional and multi-dimensional manipulations of electromagnetic waves.However,owing to the limited interactions between planar thin metallic nanostructures and electromagnetic waves as well as intrinsic losses in metals,metasurfaces exhibit disadvantages in terms of efficiency,controllability,and functionality.Recent advances in this field show that few-layer metasurfaces can overcome these drawbacks.Few-layer metasurfaces composed of more than one functional layer enable more degrees of design freedom.Hence,they possess unprecedented capabilities for electromagnetic wave manipulation,which have considerable impact in the area of nanophotonics.This article reviews recent advances in few-layer metasurfaces from the viewpoint of their scattering properties.The scattering matrix theory is briefly introduced,and the advantages and drawbacks of few-layer metasurfaces for the realization of arbitrary scattering properties are discussed.Then,a detailed overview of typical few-layer metasurfaces with various scattering properties and their design principles is provided.Finally,an outlook on the future directions and challenges in this promising research area is presented.展开更多
Single-molecule devices not only promise to provide an alternative strategy to break through the miniaturization and functionalization bottlenecks faced by traditional semiconductor devices,but also provide a reliable...Single-molecule devices not only promise to provide an alternative strategy to break through the miniaturization and functionalization bottlenecks faced by traditional semiconductor devices,but also provide a reliable platform for exploration of the intrinsic properties of matters at the single-molecule level.Because the regulation of the electrical properties of single-molecule devices will be a key factor in enabling further advances in the development of molecular electronics,it is necessary to clarify the interactions between the charge transport occurring in the device and the external fields,particularly the optical field.This review mainly introduces the optoelectronic effects that are involved in single-molecule devices,including photoisomerization switching,photoconductance,plasmon-induced excitation,photovoltaic effect,and electroluminescence.We also summarize the optoelectronic mechanisms of single-molecule devices,with particular emphasis on the photoisomerization,photoexcitation,and photo-assisted tunneling processes.Finally,we focus the discussion on the opportunities and challenges arising in the single-molecule optoelectronics field and propose further possible breakthroughs.展开更多
基金support by a project‘ReSoft’(SEN-13/2015)from the Research Council of Lithuaniasupport by JSPS Kakenhi Grant No.15K04637+1 种基金support via ARC Discovery DP120102980Gintas Šlekys for the partnership project with Altechna Ltd on industrial fs-laser fabrication.
文摘Processing of materials by ultrashort laser pulses has evolved significantly over the last decade and is starting to reveal its scientific,technological and industrial potential.In ultrafast laser manufacturing,optical energy of tightly focused femtosecond or picosecond laser pulses can be delivered to precisely defined positions in the bulk of materials via two-/multi-photon excitation on a timescale much faster than thermal energy exchange between photoexcited electrons and lattice ions.Control of photoionization and thermal processes with the highest precision,inducing local photomodification in sub-100-nm-sized regions has been achieved.State-of-the-art ultrashort laser processing techniques exploit high 0.1–1μm spatial resolution and almost unrestricted three-dimensional structuring capability.Adjustable pulse duration,spatiotemporal chirp,phase front tilt and polarization allow control of photomodification via uniquely wide parameter space.Mature opto-electrical/mechanical technologies have enabled laser processing speeds approaching meters-per-second,leading to a fast lab-to-fab transfer.The key aspects and latest achievements are reviewed with an emphasis on the fundamental relation between spatial resolution and total fabrication throughput.Emerging biomedical applications implementing micrometer feature precision over centimeter-scale scaffolds and photonic wire bonding in telecommunications are highlighted.
基金the financial support from the National Key R&D Program of China (2018YFB1107200)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (91750110, 11674130, 61605061, 11674110 and 11874020)+2 种基金the Guangdong Provincial Innovation and Entrepreneurship Project (2016ZT06D081)the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province (2016A030306016, 2016TQ03X981 and 2016A030308010)Pearl River S and T Nova Program of Guangzhou (201806010040)。
文摘The possibility to achieve unprecedented multiplexing of light-matter interaction in nanoscale is of virtue importance from both fundamental science and practical application points of view. Cylindrical vector beams(CVBs) manifested as polarization vortices represent a robust and emerging degree of freedom for information multiplexing with increased capacities. Here, we propose and demonstrate massivelyencoded optical data storage(ODS) by harnessing spatially variant electric fields mediated by segmented CVBs. By tight focusing polychromatic segmented CVBs to plasmonic nanoparticle aggregates, recordhigh multiplexing channels of ODS through different combinations of polarization states and wavelengths have been experimentally demonstrated with a low error rate. Our result not only casts new perceptions for tailoring light-matter interactions utilizing structured light but also enables a new prospective for ultra-high capacity optical memory with minimalist system complexity by combining CVB’s compatibility with fiber optics.
基金the Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51991340 and 51991344)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Nos.2017YFA0205700 and 2017YFA0304600)the Open Research Fund Program of the State Key Laboratory of Low-dimensional Quantum Physics(No.KF201907).
文摘Two-dimensional(2D)transition metal dichalcogenide(TMDC)semiconductors not only hold great promises for the development of ultra-thin optoelectronic devices with low-energy consumption,but also provide ideal platforms to explore and tailor light-matter interaction,e.g.,the exciton-photon interaction,at the atomic level,due to their atomic thickness,large exciton binding energy,and unique valley properties.In recent years,the exciton-photon interactions in TMDC semiconductor microcavities,including the strong exciton-photon coupling and lasing,have drawn increasing attention,which may open up new application prospects for transparent,on-chip coherent,and quantum light sources.Herein,we review the research progresses of strong exciton-photon interaction and lasing of TMDC semiconductors.First,we introduce the electronic structure,exciton,and emission properties of semiconducting TMDCs in the weak exciton-photon coupling regime.Next,the progresses on strong exciton-photon interaction and exciton-polaritons of these TMDCs are discussed from the aspects of photophysics,materials and fabrications,spectroscopies,and controls.Further,the progresses on TMDC lasers are introduced in the aspects of cavity types and materials,and finally,the challenges and prospects for these fields are discussed.
基金This work is supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.61904151)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2021YFA1200803)the Joint Research Funds of the Department of Science&Technology of Shaanxi Province and Northwestern Polytechnical University(No.2020GXLH-Z-020).
文摘Atomically thin MoSe_(2) layers,as a core member of the transition metal dichalcogenides(TMDs)family,benefit from their appealing properties,including tunable band gaps,high exciton binding energies,and giant oscillator strengths,thus pro-viding an intriguing platform for optoelectronic applications of light-emitting diodes(LEDs),field-effect transistors(FETs),sin-gle-photon emitters(SPEs),and coherent light sources(CLSs).Moreover,these MoSe_(2) layers can realize strong excitonic emis-sion in the near-infrared wavelengths,which can be combined with the silicon-based integration technologies and further encourage the development of the new generation technologies of on-chip optical interconnection,quantum computing,and quantum information processing.Herein,we overview the state-of-the-art applications of light-emitting devices based on two-dimensional MoSe_(2) layers.Firstly,we introduce recent developments in excitonic emission features from atomically thin MoSe_(2) and their dependences on typical physical fields.Next,we focus on the exciton-polaritons and plasmon-exciton polaritons in MoSe_(2) coupled to the diverse forms of optical microcavities.Then,we highlight the promising applications of LEDs,SPEs,and CLSs based on MoSe_(2) and their heterostructures.Finally,we summarize the challenges and opportunities for high-quality emis-sion of MoSe_(2) and high-performance light-emitting devices.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos.52204258 and 52106099)the Postdoctoral Research Foundation of China (Grant No.2023M743779)+2 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (Grant No.2022QN1017)the Key Research Development Projects in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (Grant No.2022B03003-3)the Shandong Provincial Natural Science Foundation (Grant No.ZR2020LLZ004)。
文摘Anisotropic hyperbolic phonon polaritons(PhPs)in natural biaxial hyperbolic materialα-MoO_(3) has opened up new avenues for mid-infrared nanophotonics,while active tunability ofα-MoO_(3) PhPs is still an urgent problem necessarily to be solved.In this study,we present a theoretical demonstration of actively tuningα-MoO_(3) PhPs using phase change material VO_(2) and graphene.It is observed thatα-MoO_(3) PhPs are greatly dependent on the propagation plane angle of PhPs.The insulator-to-metal phase transition of VO_(2) has a significant effect on the hybridization PhPs of theα-MoO_(3)/VO_(2) structure and allows to obtain actively tunableα-MoO_(3) PhPs,which is especially obvious when the propagation plane angle of PhPs is 900.Moreover,when graphene surface plasmon sources are placed at the top or bottom ofα-MoO_(3) inα-MoO_(3)/VO_(2)structure,tunable coupled hyperbolic plasmon-phonon polaritons inside its Reststrahlen bands(RB s)and surface plasmonphonon polaritons outside its RBs can be achieved.In addition,the above-mentionedα-MoO_(3)-based structures also lead to actively tunable anisotropic spontaneous emission(SE)enhancement.This study may be beneficial for realization of active tunability of both PhPs and SE ofα-MoO_(3),and facilitate a deeper understanding of the mechanisms of anisotropic light-matter interaction inα-MoO_(3) using functional materials.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.12104112)the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(No.ZR2021QA036).
文摘To realize large-scale micro/nanofabrication process in superconducting devices,the nano laser direct writing(NLDW)as a potential tool was implemented.In this paper,thermal effect induced laser-matter(superconducting film)interaction based on laser direct writing on Nb films and laser exposure on photoresist were investigated by simulation and experiment.To avoid nanoscale thermal effect on superconducting films,large-scale superconducting nanoarrays with the area up to 100μm×100μm based on laser exposure on photoresist were fabricated.Compared with laser direct writing on superconducting films,which lead to the degradation of superconducting performance such as critical current,transition temperature,the superconducting nanoarrays based on laser exposure on photoresist maintain excellent superconducting performance without degradation.Besides that,by further optimizing the process parameters and the thickness of photoresist,the nanowires with the width down to nanometers are plausible.Compared with the traditional electron beam and ion beam process,to some extent,the nanowires fabrication process based on NLDW provides a more efficient and cost-effective path for the fabrication of large-area superconducting devices/circuits.
基金Office of Naval Research(Grant No.N00014-19-1-2011)Vannevar Bush Faculty Fellowship,Air Force Office of Scientific Research MURI program,A*STAR AME Young Individual Research Grant(YIRG,No.A2084c0172)+4 种基金National Research Foundation Singapore(CRP22-2019-0006)Advanced Research and Technology Innovation Centre(No.R-261-518-004-720)National Science Foundation under Grant No.2044281Elemental Strategy Initiative conducted by MEXT,Japan,Grant Number JPMXP0112101001JSPS KAKENHI Grant Number JP20H00354。
文摘The topological features of optical vortices have been opening opportunities for free-space and on-chip photonic technologies,e.g.,for multiplexed optical communications and robust information transport.In a parallel but disjoint effort,polar anisotropic van der Waals nanomaterials supporting hyperbolic phonon polaritons(HP2s)have been leveraged to drastically boost light-matter interactions.So far HP2 studies have been mainly focusing on the control of their amplitude and scale features.Here we report the generation and observation of mid-infrared hyperbolic polariton vortices(HP2Vs)associated with reconfigurable topological charges.Spiral-shaped gold disks coated with a flake of hexagonal boron nitride are exploited to tailor spin-orbit interactions and realise deeply subwavelength HP2Vs.The complex interplay between excitation spin,spiral geometry and HP2 dispersion enables robust reconfigurability of the associated topological charges.Our results reveal unique opportunities to extend the application of HP2s into topological photonics,quantum information processing by integrating these phenomena with single-photon emitters,robust on-chip optical applications,sensing and nanoparticle manipulation.
基金Project supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province of China (Grant No. Y2006A23)the National Basic Research Program of China (Grant No. 2006CB806000)the Open Fund of the State Key Laboratory of High Field Laser Physics (Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics)
文摘The time-dependent wave packet method is used to investigate the influence of laser-fields on the vibrational population of molecules. For a two-state system in laser fields, the populations on different vibrational levels of the upper and lower electronic states are given by wavefunctions obtained by solving the Schrbdinger equation with the split- operator method. The calculation shows that the field parameters, such as intensity, wavelength, duration, and delay time etc. can have different influences on the vibrational population. By varying the laser parameters appropriately one can control the evolution of wave packet and so the vibrational population in each state, which will benefit the light manipulation of atomic and molecular processes.
基金Innovation and Technology Commission,Grant/Award Number:ITS/390/18Research Grants Council,University Grants Committee,Grant/Award Numbers:14203018,14204616,AoE/P-02/12,N_CUHK438/18。
文摘Two-dimensional materials are a promising solution for next-generation electronic and optoelectronic devices due to their unique properties.Owing to the atomic thickness of 2D materials,the light-matter interaction length in 2D materials is much shorter than that in bulk materials,which limits the performance of optoelectronic devices composed of 2D materials.To improve the light-matter interactions,optical micro/nano architectures have been introduced into 2D material optoelectronic devices.In this review,we present a concise introduction and discussion of various strategies for the enhancement of lightmatter interaction in 2D materials,namely,the plasmonic effect,waveguide,optical cavity,and reflection architecture.We have outlined the current advances in high-performance 2D material optoelectronic devices(eg,photodetectors,electrooptic modulators,light-emitting diodes,and molecular sensors)assisted by these enhancement strategies.Finally,we have discussed the future challenges and opportunities of micro/nano photonic structure designs in 2D material devices.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant Nos.2016YFA0301102,and 2017YFA0303800)the National Natural Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholar(Grant No.11925403)+3 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11974193,11904181,11904183,91856101,and 11774186)the Natural Science Foundation of Tianjin for Distinguished Young Scientists(Grant No.18JCJQJC45700)the National Postdoctoral Program for Innovative Talents(Grant No.BX20180148)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Grant Nos.2018M640224,and 2018M640229)。
文摘Metasurfaces,which are planar arrays of subwavelength artificial structures,have emerged as excellent platforms for the integration and miniaturization of electromagnetic devices and provided ample possibilities for single-dimensional and multi-dimensional manipulations of electromagnetic waves.However,owing to the limited interactions between planar thin metallic nanostructures and electromagnetic waves as well as intrinsic losses in metals,metasurfaces exhibit disadvantages in terms of efficiency,controllability,and functionality.Recent advances in this field show that few-layer metasurfaces can overcome these drawbacks.Few-layer metasurfaces composed of more than one functional layer enable more degrees of design freedom.Hence,they possess unprecedented capabilities for electromagnetic wave manipulation,which have considerable impact in the area of nanophotonics.This article reviews recent advances in few-layer metasurfaces from the viewpoint of their scattering properties.The scattering matrix theory is briefly introduced,and the advantages and drawbacks of few-layer metasurfaces for the realization of arbitrary scattering properties are discussed.Then,a detailed overview of typical few-layer metasurfaces with various scattering properties and their design principles is provided.Finally,an outlook on the future directions and challenges in this promising research area is presented.
基金We acknowledge primary financial supports from the National Key R&D Program of China(2017YFA0204901,2021YFA1200101 and 2021YFA1200102)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22150013,21727806,21933001 and 22173050)+1 种基金the Tencent Foundation through the XPLORER PRIZE“Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter”at Nankai University(63181206).
文摘Single-molecule devices not only promise to provide an alternative strategy to break through the miniaturization and functionalization bottlenecks faced by traditional semiconductor devices,but also provide a reliable platform for exploration of the intrinsic properties of matters at the single-molecule level.Because the regulation of the electrical properties of single-molecule devices will be a key factor in enabling further advances in the development of molecular electronics,it is necessary to clarify the interactions between the charge transport occurring in the device and the external fields,particularly the optical field.This review mainly introduces the optoelectronic effects that are involved in single-molecule devices,including photoisomerization switching,photoconductance,plasmon-induced excitation,photovoltaic effect,and electroluminescence.We also summarize the optoelectronic mechanisms of single-molecule devices,with particular emphasis on the photoisomerization,photoexcitation,and photo-assisted tunneling processes.Finally,we focus the discussion on the opportunities and challenges arising in the single-molecule optoelectronics field and propose further possible breakthroughs.
