Downshifting (DS) and downconversion (DC) are processes in which a high-energy photon
is converted into one or several lower-energy photons, respectively. These processes have …

Efficient trapping of light in nanostructures is essential for the development of optical devices
based on the interaction between light and matter. In this work, we show theoretically and …

The study of electromagnetic scattering in optics and nanophotonics is crucial for
understanding complex nanostructures and optical devices. However, numerical analysis of …

We uncover how to achieve giant Q-factors in finite-length periodic arrays of subwavelength
optical resonators. The underlying physics is based on interference between the band-edge …

PbS colloidal quantum dots (CQDs) can be considered a promising lighting material, but
their emission performance is mired by defect sites, strong photo-induced activity, and …

The interaction of Ge (Si)/SOI self-assembled nanoislands with modes of photonic crystal
slabs (PCS) with a hexagonal lattice is studied in detail. Appropriate selection of the PCS …

We investigated the growth and evolution of Si-based Ge quantum dots (Ge/Si QDs) under
low Ge deposition (1.2–4.4 nm thick) using magnetron sputtering. The morphology and …

The development of silicon‐based radiative nanostructures is an important step toward
silicon‐based optoelectronic systems. Here an approach for the fabrication of …

The intriguing properties of the toroidal mode (TM) resonance can potentially promote a low-
loss light–matter interaction. This study proposes an electromagnetically induced …

Single photon sources based on semiconductor quantum dots are one of the most
prospective elements for optical quantum computing and cryptography. Such systems are …