Responsive optical nanomaterials that can sense and translate various external stimuli into
optical signals, in the forms of observable changes in appearance and variations in spectral …

Localized surface plasmon resonances (LSPRs) associated with metallic nanostructures
offer unique possibilities for light concentration beyond the diffraction limit, which can lead to …

Surface plasmon polaritons (SPPs) are spatially confined electromagnetic field modes at a
metal-dielectric interface capable of generating intense near-field optical forces on ultrafast …

New developments in the field of Fano-resonant plasmonic metamaterials are reviewed. The
emphasis is on the applications of such artificial electromagnetic materials to a variety of …

Mechanochromic response is of great importance in designing bionic robot systems and
colorimetric devices. Unfortunately, compared to mimicking motions of natural creatures …

Advances in the field of plasmonics, ie, nano-photonics exploiting the optical properties of
metal nanostructures, paved the way for the development of ultrasensitive devices, including …

Plasmonic cavities represent a promising platform for controlling light–matter interaction due
to their exceptionally small mode volume and high density of photonic states. Using …

Controlling the size, number, and shape of nanogaps in plasmonic nanostructures is of
significant importance for the development of novel quantum plasmonic devices and …

Nanoplasmonics or nanoscale metal-based optics is a field of science and technology with a
tremendously rich and colourful history. Starting with the early works of Michael Faraday on …

Plasmonics is a rapidly developing research field with many potential applications in fields
ranging from bioscience, information processing and communication to quantum optics. It is …