Principles of Nano-Optics

Fully revised and in its second edition, this standard reference on nano-optics is ideal for graduate students and researchers alike.

Lukas Novotny (Author), Bert Hecht (Author)

9781107005464, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 6 September 2012

578 pages, 200 b/w illus. 5 tables 100 exercises
25.2 x 19.2 x 2.7 cm, 1.42 kg

'This text responds to the growing importance of nanoscience, and presents a rare collection of topics across optics and microscopy at the nanoscale. A major goal of nano-optics is to extend the use of optical techniques to length scales beyond the diffraction limit. Notably, the book features a valuable discussion of resolution, localization and position accuracy in microscopy. A non-exhaustive list of subjects covered in later chapters includes near- and far-field microscopy techniques, quantum emitters and surface plasmons in nanostructures.' Lukas Novotny and Bert Hecht, 'All-Time Favourites', Nature Photonics

First published in 2006, this book has become the standard reference on nano-optics. Now in its second edition, the text has been thoroughly updated to take into account new developments and research directions. While the overall structure and pedagogical style of the book remain unchanged, all existing chapters have been expanded and a new chapter has been added. Adopting a broad perspective, the authors provide a detailed overview of the theoretical and experimental concepts that are needed to understand and work in nano-optics, across subfields ranging from quantum optics to biophysics. New topics of discussion include: optical antennas; new imaging techniques; Fano interference and strong coupling; reciprocity; metamaterials; and cavity optomechanics. With numerous end-of-chapter problem sets and illustrative material to expand on ideas discussed in the main text, this is an ideal textbook for graduate students entering the field. It is also a valuable reference for researchers and course teachers.

Preface
1. Introduction
2. Theoretical foundations
3. Propagation and focusing of optical fields
4. Resolution and localization
5. Nanoscale optical microscopy
6. Near-field optical probes
7. Probe-sample distance control
8. Optical interactions
9. Quantum emitters
10. Dipole emission near planar interfaces
11. Photonic crystals, resonators, and cavity optomechanics
12. Surface plasmons
13. Optical antennas
14. Forces in confined fields
15. Fluctuation-induced interactions
16. Theoretical methods in nano-optics
Appendices
Index.

Subject Areas: Optical physics [PHJ], Physics [PH], Mathematics & science [P]