Optical antennas

This consistent and systematic review of recent advances in optical antenna theory and practice brings together leading experts in the fields of electrical engineering, nano-optics and nano-photonics, physical chemistry and nanofabrication. Fundamental concepts and functionalities relevant to optical antennas are explained, together with key principles for optical antenna modelling, design and characterisation. Recognising the tremendous potential of this technology, practical applications are also outlined. Presenting a clear translation of the concepts of radio antenna design, near-field optics and field-enhanced spectroscopy into optical antennas, this interdisciplinary book is an indispensable resource for researchers and graduate students in engineering, optics and photonics, physics and chemistry.

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From near-field optics to optical antennas / D. Pohl -- Optical antenna theory, design and applications / A. Alù and N. Engheta -- Impedance of a nanoantenna / F. Marquier and J.-J. Greffet -- Where high-frequency engineering advances optics. Active nanoparticles as nanoantennas / R.W. Ziolkowski, S. Arslanagić and J. Geng -- Optical antennas for field-enhanced spectroscopy / J. Aizpurua and R. Esteban -- Directionality, polarization and enhancement by optical antennas / N.F. van Hulst, T.H. Taminiau and A.G. Curto -- Antennas, quantum optics and near-field microscopy / V. Sandoghdar, M. Agio, X.-W. Chen, S. Götzinger and K.-G. Lee -- Nonlinear optical antennas / H. Harutyunyan, G. Volpe and L. Novonty -- Coherent control of nano-optical excitations / W. Pfeiffer, M. Aeschlimann and T. Brixner -- Computational electrodynamics for optical antennas / O.J.F. Martin -- First-principles simulations of near-field effects / J.L. Payton, S.M. Morton and L. Jensen -- Field distribution near optical antennas at the subnanometer scale / C. Pecharromán -- Fabrication and optical characterization of nanoantennas / J. Prangsma, P. Biagioni and B. Hecht -- Probing and imaging of optical nanoante…