The photonic nanojet (PNJ) is a narrow high-energy beam that was originally found on the
back side of all-dielectric spherical structures. It is a unique type of energy concentration …

Dielectric microelements with circular symmetry have shown interesting optical properties:
photonic nanojets (PNJs) and whispering gallery modes (WGMs). They can confine light …

A specular-reflection photonic nanojet (s-PNJ) is a specific type of optical near-field
subwavelength spatial localization originated from the constructive interference of direct and …

Photonic hooks have demonstrated to be great candidates for multiple applications ranging
from sensing up to optical trapping. In this work, we propose a mechanism to produce such …

High refractive index dielectric nanoparticles have provided a new platform for exotic light
manipulation through the interference of multipole modes. The Kerker effect is one example …

Although optical microscopy is a widely used technique across various multidisciplinary
fields for inspecting small-scale objects, surfaces or organisms, it faces a significant …

The physical origin of subwavelength photonic nanojet in specular-reflection mode (s-PNJ)
is theoretically considered. This specific type of photonic nanojet (PNJ) emerges upon …

Circulating light in the total internal reflection within dielectric spheres or disks is called the
whispering gallery mode (WGM), which by itself is highly sensitive to its surface and capable …

We consider the scattering of an H-polarized plane wave by an infinite dielectric rod with a
conformal graphene strip of arbitrary angular width, placed at the rod rear side. Our analysis …

High-refractive-index (HRI) dielectric nanostructures, and in particular semiconductors, are
attracting significant attention in Optics and Photonics nowadays for exhibiting strong …