Optical tweezers and associated manipulation tools in the far field have had a major impact
on scientific and engineering research by offering precise manipulation of small objects …

The complementary optical properties of surface plasmon excitations of metal
nanostructures and long-lived excitations of semiconductor quantum dots (QDs) make them …

Typical emitters such as molecules, quantum dots and semiconductor quantum wells have
slow spontaneous emission with lifetimes of 1–10 ns, creating a mismatch with high-speed …

The ability to convert low-energy quanta into a quantum of higher energy is of great interest
for a variety of applications, including bioimaging, drug delivery and photovoltaics. Although …

Plasmonic antennas have a profound impact on nanophotonics as they provide efficient
means to manipulate light and enhance light–matter interactions at the nanoscale. However …

Single-molecule fluorescence techniques,, are key for a number of applications, including
DNA sequencing,, molecular and cell biology, and early diagnosis. Unfortunately …

The extraordinary optical properties of surface plasmons in metal nanostructures provide the
possibilities to enhance and accelerate the spontaneous emission, and manipulate the …

Spontaneous photon emission can be drastically modified by placing quantum emitters
(QEs) in nanostructured environment, resulting in dramatically enhanced emission rates due …

Plasmonic metal nanoparticles and semiconductor quantum dots (QDs) are two of the most
widely applied nanomaterials for optical biosensing and bioimaging. While their …

Single photon sources with high brightness and subnanosecond lifetimes are key
components for quantum technologies. Optical nanoantennas can enhance the emission …