Special Issue on Recent Advances and Future Trends in Nanophotonics II

Nanophotonics, at the forefront of science and engineering, intrigues researchers across disciplines with its transformative potential for diverse technologies. The Special Issue of Applied Sciences titled “Recent Advances and Future Trends in Nanophotonics II” offers a thorough summary of the latest breakthroughs and their impact across various application areas. It covers a broad spectrum of topics, from exploring new directions in nanophotonic science to driving innovation in information processing, communications, biomedical sciences, and imaging and environmental sustainability. To leverage existing microelectronics technology, silicon (Si) is recognized as the pri- mary material for investigating integrated photonic circuits, driving the increasing interest in silicon-based nanophotonics over recent decades. Fabrication techniques in micro- and nano-silicon photonics enable the cost-effective integration of electronic, photonic, and sensing devices on a single chip. Extensive efforts have been dedicated to developing novel silicon photonic components, resulting in innovative solutions with applications in telecommunications and multichip optical interconnections, promising to enhance the performance of future commercial processors.