Dressed Photons: Concepts of Light–Matter Fusion Technology (Nano-Optics and Nanophotonics)

Authored by the developer of dressed photon science and technology as well as nanophotonics, this book outlines concepts of the subject using a novel theoretical framework that differs from conventional wave optics. It provides a quantum theoretical description of optical near fields and related problems that puts matter excitation such as electronic and vibrational ones on an equal footing with photons. By this description, optical near fields are interpreted as quasi-particles and named dressed photons which carry the material excitation energy in a nanometric space. The author then explores novel nanophotonic devices, fabrications, and energy conversion based on the theoretical picture of dressed photons. Further, this book looks at how the assembly of nanophotonic devices produces information and communication systems. Dressed photon science and technology is on its way to revolutionizing various applications in devices, fabrications, and systems. Promoting further exploration in the field, this book presents physically intuitive concepts, theories, and technical details for students, engineers, and scientists engaged in research and development in dressed photon science and technology as well as nanophotonics. Front Matter....Pages i-x What is a Dressed Photon?....Pages 1-9 Physical Picture of Dressed Photons....Pages 11-36 Energy Transfer and Relaxation by Dressed Photons....Pages 37-57 Coupling Dressed Photons and Phonons....Pages 59-88 Devices Using Dressed Photons....Pages 89-136 Fabrication Using Dressed Photons....Pages 137-170 Energy Conversion Using Dressed Photons....Pages 171-214 Spatial Features of the Dressed Photon and its Mathematical Scientific Model....Pages 215-246 Summary and Future Outlook....Pages 247-251 Back Matter....Pages 253-324