DEVELOPMENT OF NANOSCALE OPTICAL DEVICES FOR DATA COMMUNICATION AND SENSING

Abstract

The ever-increasing demand for faster and more efficient data communication and highly sensitive sensing technologies has fueled significant advancements in the development of nanoscale optical devices. This study explores the cutting-edge research in the design, fabrication, and application of these devices, which harness the unique properties of nanoscale materials and structures to revolutionize data transmission and sensing capabilities.Nanoscale optical devices leverage the manipulation of light at the sub-wavelength level, enabling the miniaturization of components while maintaining high performance. The research presented in this study delves into the principles and fabrication techniques underpinning these devices, including plasmonic nanoantennas, photonic crystal cavities, and metasurfaces. These devices hold promise for achieving faster data rates in optical communication and increasing the sensitivity and specificity of optical sensors in various fields, from healthcare to environmental monitoring.