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Andrews, David L. and Bradshaw, David S. 
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6458-432X
(2014)
The role of virtual photons in nanoscale photonics.
Annalen der Physik, 526 (3-4).
pp. 173-186.
ISSN 0003-3804
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Abstract
The fundamental theory of processes and properties associated with nanoscale photonics should properly account for the quantum nature of both the matter and the radiation field. A familiar example is the Casimir force, whose significant role in nanoelectromechanical systems is widely recognised; the correct representation invokes the creation of short-lived virtual photons from the vacuum. In fact, there is an extensive range of nanophotonic interactions in which virtual photon exchange plays a vital role, mediating the coupling between particles. This review surveys recent theory and applications, also exhibiting novel insights into key electrodynamic mechanisms. Examples are numerous and include: laser-induced inter-particle forces known as optical binding; non-parametric frequency-conversion processes especially in rare-earth doped materials; light-harvesting polymer materials that involve electronic energy transfer between their constituent chromophores. An assessment of these and the latest prospective applications concludes with a view on future directions of research.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | casimir force,nanoelectromechanical systems,quantum electrodynamics,optical binding,nonlinear optics,up-conversion,resonance energy transfer,energy harvesting |
| Faculty \ School: | Faculty of Science > School of Chemistry |
| UEA Research Groups: | Faculty of Science > Research Groups > Physical and Analytical Chemistry (former - to 2017) Faculty of Science > Research Groups > Chemistry of Light and Energy Faculty of Science > Research Groups > Centre for Photonics and Quantum Science |
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| Depositing User: | Pure Connector |
| Date Deposited: | 09 Jul 2014 11:58 |
| Last Modified: | 09 Feb 2023 13:39 |
| URI: | https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/49287 |
| DOI: | 10.1002/andp.v526.3-4 |
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