We investigate the local optical response of split-ring resonator-(SRR)-based metamaterials
with an apertureless scanning near-field optical microscope. By mapping the near fields of …

We characterize terahertz metamaterials by applying apertureless near-field microscopy
with a bandwidth that covers the entire spectral response of the structures. The observations …

Following the efforts of size reduction and the integration of light and vapor systems, great
promise is held in the integration of vapor and confined electromagnetic waves. By confining …

We demonstrate the design, fabrication, transmission spectrum measurement, and near-field
characterization of a parabolic tapered one-dimensional photonic crystal cavity in silicon …

Gaps in metal structures are accompanied by strong field enhancement (FE) and localized
electromagnetic effects. However, completely different characteristics are presented when …

We present a direct experimental investigation of the optical field distribution around a
suspended tapered optical nanofiber by means of a fluorescent scanning probe. Using a …

The field of photonics finds applications in information technology, health care, lighting, and
sensing. This chapter explores the role of nanotechnology with focus on nanophotonics in …

Following the miniaturization of photonic devices and the increase in data rates, the issues
of self heating and heat removal in active nanophotonic devices should be considered and …

Heterodyne near-field scanning optical microscopy (H-NSOM) has proven useful as a tool
for characterization of both amplitude and phase of on-chip photonic devices in air, but it has …

We show that in high-index-contrast nanoscale waveguides counter propagating waves can
posses distinct spatial near-field profiles. Using transmission-based near-field scanning …