This volume focuses on fundamental aspects of nano-electro-optics. Starting with fiber probes and related devices for generating and detecting the optical near-field with high efficiency and resolution, the next chapter addresses the modulation of an electron beam by optical near-fields. Further topics include: fluorescence spectroscopy, in which sample molecules are excited by the evanescent surface plasmon field close to metallic surfaces; spatially resolved near-field photoluminescence spectroscopy of semiconductor quantum dots, which will become an essential issue in future electro-optical devices and systems; and, finally, the quantum theory of the optical near-field. This latter theory accounts for all the essential features of the interaction between optical near-fields and nanomaterials, atoms and molecules. Together these overviews will be a valuable resource for engineers and scientists working in the field of nano-electro-optics.
From the reviews:
"This unique monograph series entitled 'Progress in Nano-Electro-Optics' is being introduced to review the results of advanced studies in the field of electro-optics at nanometric scales and covers the most recent topics ... . this book is a very interesting one which can provide a very useful and multi-purpose tool for many users. ... Together these overviews will be a valuable resource for students, engineers and scientists. So let me recommend this book for everyone, readers or specialists ... ." (Yvon Renotte, Physicalia, Vol. 25 (4), 2003)
"This unique monograph series entitled 'Progress in Nano-Electro-Optics' is being introduced to review the results of advanced studies in the field of electro-optics at nanometric scales and covers the most recent topics ... . this book is a very interesting one which can provide a very useful and multi-purpose tool for many users. ... Together these overviews will be a valuable resource for students, engineers and scientists. So let me recommend this book for everyone, readers or specialists ... ." (Yvon Renotte, Physicalia, Vol. 25 (4), 2003)