Call for Papers: Special Issue on Subwavelength Optics

 Deadline for Paper Submission: March 31, 2024


Engineering is an internationally circulated peer-reviewed academic journal sponsored by the Chinese Academy of Engineering. The journal is published on a monthly basis in English. Online versions are available through: 

http://www.journals.elsevier.com/engineering/


Topic


Subwavelength optics delves into the study of light at spatial scales smaller than its wavelength, opening up new possibilities for understanding light–matter interactions. Over the past few decades, significant advancements have been made in the field, ranging from fundamental theories and technologies to practical engineering applications.


Since the turn of the century, we have witnessed three waves of revolution in subwavelength optics. The first wave introduced surface plasmon subwavelength optics, harnessing surface plasmons to confine light at a scale well below the diffraction limit. This breakthrough enabled sub-diffraction-limited imaging, waveguiding, and sensing capabilities. The second wave introduced subwavelength flat optics, which leveraged digital gradient phase shifts to redefine Snell's law, a fundamental principle in optics. This innovation gave rise to a myriad of game-changing flat optical devices. The third wave encompasses integrated subwavelength optics, which involves the integration of various optical components onto a single chip, resulting in further miniaturization of optical systems. This approach enables the creation of highly compact optical devices.


Topics of Interest


This special issue aims at gathering the newest global subwavelength optics research achievements, focusing on the perspectives of fundamental theories, enabling technologies, and engineering applications. Thereby, the special issue will guide and accelerate the research of subwavelength optics worldwide. The topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

  • Plasmonics

  • Optical metamaterials and metasurfaces

  • Intelligent design methodologies

  • Novel fabrication techniques for subwavelength structures

  • Engineering applications enabled by subwavelength optics


Paper Length


Research Article: up to ~6000 words;

Review: 5000–8000 words;

Views & Comments: up to ~2000 words, with less than five figures or tables and less than 15 references. 


Submission Guidelines


Only original manuscripts can be submitted, according to the “Guide for Authors” published on the Engineering website https://www.journals.elsevier.com/engineering. In regards to the online submission system of Engineering, the authors are invited to follow the link “Submit your Paper”, located in the main page of the Journal website, and submit manuscript to Article Type “SI: Subwavelength Optics” in Engineering.


Guest Editors


Special Issue Editors-in-Chief

Xiangang Luo, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China 

Jinghua Teng, Agency for Science Technology and Research, Singapore


Executive Editor-in-Chief

Mingbo Pu, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China 


Special Issue Editorial Board

Ding Ping Tsai, City University of Hong Kong, China

Stefan Maier, Monash University, Australia

Xiangping Li, Jinan University

Guoxing Zheng, Wuhan University

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