Polarimetry is one of the most promising types of remote sensing for improved
characterization of atmospheric aerosol. Indeed, aerosol particles constitute a highly …

An in-line holographic microscope is an optical microscope outfitted with a coherent light
source, such as a laser. Light scattered by the specimen interferes with the transmitted …

Existing methods for the optical detection of single molecules require the molecules to
absorb light to produce fluorescence or direct absorption signals,,. This limits the range of …

The seventh edition of this classic text outlines the fundamental physical principles of
thermal radiation, as well as analytical and numerical techniques for quantifying radiative …

Nanophotonics is a rapidly developing field of research with many suggestions for a design
of nanoantennas, sensors and miniature metadevices. Despite many proposals for passive …

This self-contained and accessible book provides a thorough introduction to the basic
physical and mathematical principles required in studying the scattering and absorption of …

The interaction between structured light beams possessing optical angular momentum and
small particles promises new opportunities for optical manipulation, such as the generation …

A near-field calculation of light electric field intensity inside and in the vicinity of a scattering
particle is discussed in the discrete dipole approximation. A fast algorithm is presented for …

Nanothermometry is a challenging field that can open the door to intriguing questions
ranging from biology and medicine to material sciences. Gold nanorods are excellent …

Optical confinement (OC) structures the optical field and amplifies light intensity inside
atmospheric aerosol particles, with major consequences for sunlight-driven aerosol …