Photonic crystals (PhCs) influence the propagation of light by their periodic variation in
dielectric contrast or refractive index. This review outlines the attractive optical qualities …

Single-photon nanoantennas are broadband strongly scattering nanostructures placed in
the near field of a single quantum emitter, with the goal to enhance the coupling between the …

The modulation of luminescence is essential because unwanted spontaneous‐emission
modes have a negative effect on the performance of luminescence‐based photonic devices …

Photonic crystals have proven their potential and are nowadays a familiar concept. They
have been approached from many scientific and technological flanks. Among the many …

Control of spontaneously emitted light lies at the heart of quantum optics. It is essential for
diverse applications ranging from miniature lasers and light-emitting diodes,,,,, to single …

Photonics, the technology of photons (as electronics is the technology of electrons),
promises to be the new century's driving force in the advancement of, mainly but not only …

At the heart of modern oxide chemistry lies the recognition that beneficial (as well as
deleterious) materials properties can be obtained by deliberate deviations of oxygen atom …

Since the advent of quantum mechanics and the clear demonstration of the existence
of'matter waves', physicists have never failed to take advantage of concepts and theoretical …

In photonic crystals (PCs), strong scattering and destructive wave interference lead to a
modification of the photon density of states in particular energy regions and along certain …

We provide a pedagogical introduction to the concept of the local density of optical states
(LDOS), illustrating its application to both the classical and quantum theory of radiation. We …