Heat meets light on the nanoscale
Svetlana V. Boriskina, Jonathan K. Tong, Wei-Chun Hsu, Bolin Liao, Yi, Huang, Vazrik Chiloyan, Gang Chen
TL;DR
This paper reviews recent advances and ongoing challenges in controlling light-matter interactions at the nanoscale, focusing on thermodynamics, energy applications, and novel photonic technologies.
Contribution
It provides a comprehensive overview of the current state and future directions in nanoscale light-matter interaction research across various applications.
Findings
Advances in thermodynamics of light emission and absorption
Progress in solar-thermal energy and thermophotovoltaics
Development of coherent incandescent light sources and spinoptics
Abstract
We discuss the state-of-the-art and remaining challenges in the fundamental understanding and technology development for controlling light-matter interactions in nanophotonic environments in and away from thermal equilibrium. The topics covered range from the basics of the thermodynamics of light emission and absorption, to applications in solar-thermal energy generation, thermophotovoltaics, optical refrigeration, personalized cooling technologies, development of coherent incandescent light sources, and spinoptics.
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