Principles of Nano-Optics - Grand Format

First published in 2006, this book has become the standard reference on the rapidly evolving field of nano-optics. Now in its second edition, the text has been thoroughly updated to take into account new developments and research directions. Overall structure and pedagogical style of the book remain unchanged, while all chapters have been expanded and a new chapter has been added. Gives a broad perspective and detailed overview of the theoretical and experimental concepts needed to understand and work in nano-optics, across subfields ranging from quantum optics to biophysics.
New topics of discussion include : metamaterials ; optical antennas ; new microscopy techniques ; reciprocity and energy density in lossy media ; a discussion of Fano interference ; and cavity optomechanics. Numerous end-of-chapter problem sets and illustrative material expand on ideas discussed in the main text. An ideal textbook for graduate students entering the field, this is also a valuable reference for researchers and course teachers.