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Heat meets light on the nanoscale

Authors :
Boriskina, Svetlana V.
Tong, Jonathan K.
Hsu, Wei-Chun
Liao, Bolin
Huang, Yi
Chiloyan, Vazrik
Chen, Gang
Publication Year :
2016

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.<br />Comment: 46 pages, 11 figures; to appear in the special issue of Nanophotonics on 'Smart nanophotonics for renewable energy and sustainability' 2016

Details

Database :
arXiv
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
edsarx.1604.08101
Document Type :
Working Paper
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1515/nanoph-2016-0010