Nanophotonics

Nanophotonics is the study of light at extremely small scales, typically at the level of nanometers (one billionth of a meter). It focuses on how light interacts with nanostructures—tiny materials like gold or silicon that are engineered to manipulate light in unique ways. This field enables advances in technologies such as fast optical communications, more efficient solar cells, and enhanced medical imaging. By controlling light on such a small scale, nanophotonics opens up new possibilities for innovation in electronics, energy, and healthcare, enhancing performance and creating smarter devices.