Editor's Pick: Advances in Microscale Photonics

Characterization Techniques for Materials in Volume

Microscale photonics, the science of manipulating light at tiny dimensions, is a rapidly developing discipline, promoting novel and innovative applications. However, microscale photonics is not only of interest for experts in the field but is entering our everyday lives too and has great impact in diverse areas such as telecommunications, consumer electronics, sensing, or healthcare.

1D photonic crystals with various morphological designs have unique optical properties and can be used for example as photonic pigments or in optical devices such as intelligent displays. By improving fabrication methods as well as building materials, new levels of performance and device efficiency can be reached. Read more

A lot of progress is happening in the field of microdisplays. Following the continuous development of mini-LEDs, micro-LEDs, and micro-OLEDs, next generation microdisplay configurations will certainly come across our way in the form of wearable devices, head-up displays, or virtual reality and augmented reality applications. Read more

The recent advances in artificial intelligence allow rapid progress in a multitude of research fields. To give an example, deep learning methods are used for the intelligent design of photonic devices. Combining data-driven approaches and cutting-edge nanofabrication technologies, intricate light-matter interactions can be successfully controlled. Read more

Certainly, characterization techniques play a crucial role in microscale photonics and several techniques for characterizing materials in volume have been developed. If you are interested in this topic, don’t miss the chance to download our free eBook.