The discovery, design and development of materials are critically linked to advances in
many areas of research, and optics is no exception. Recently, the spectral region in which …

In the past 20 years, we have reached a broad understanding of many light-driven
phenomena in nanoscale systems. The temporal dynamics of the excited states are instead …

All-optical control of plasmons can enable optical switches with high speeds, small footprints
and high on/off ratios. Here we demonstrate ultrafast plasmon modulation in the near …

The interaction of light and matter in metallic nanosystems is mediated by the collective
oscillation of surface electrons, called plasmons. After excitation, plasmons are absorbed by …

This review focuses on the generation of energetic (hot) electrons in plasmonic
metastructures and nanomaterials, and their characterization through time-resolved …

This Review discusses the electronic structure of plasmonic resonances in metal
nanostructures, clarifying existing misconceptions on the topic. Here we underscore the key …

The generation of hot electrons is an intrinsic property of all plasmonic nanocrystals under
illumination. However, the number of such excited electrons will strongly depend on the …

Metallic nanostructures exhibit localized surface plasmons (LSPs), which offer
unprecedented opportunities for advanced photonic materials and devices. Following …

Water scarcity is a global challenge, and solar evaporation technology offers a promising
and eco‐friendly solution for freshwater production. Photothermal conversion materials …

Ultrafast pump-probe measurements of plasmonic nanostructures probe the nonequilibrium
behavior of excited carriers, which involves several competing effects obscured in typical …