'This authoritative text by Professors Gaponenko and Demir is a comprehensive guide to the rapidly growing field of applied nanophotonics. The authors guide the reader through the basics of nanophotonics in an accessible manner, describing both electron and electromagnetic wave confinement. The book goes on to describe advanced light sources, photonic circuitry, photovoltaics, colloidal photonics and biosensing. It is essential reading for graduate students, researchers, and professionals working in nanophotonics.' Tatiana Perova, Trinity College Dublin
1. Introduction; Part I. Basics: 2. Electrons in potential wells and in solids; 3. Quantum confinement effects in semiconductors; 4. Light waves in restricted geometries; 5. Spontaneous emission of photons and lifetime engineering; 6. Stimulated emission and lasing; 7. Energy transfer processes; Part II. Advances and Challenges: 8. Lighting with nanostructures; 9. Lasers; 10. Photonic circuitry; 11. Photovoltaics; 12. Emerging nanophotonics.
