What Are Some Applications of Refractive Index Manipulation?
The ability to manipulate the refractive index at the nanoscale has led to a plethora of applications:
Nanophotonics: Enhancing the performance of optical components like waveguides and optical fibers. Biosensing: Developing highly sensitive sensors for detecting biological molecules. Optical Computing: Creating faster and more efficient computing systems that use light instead of electricity. Solar Cells: Increasing the efficiency of photovoltaic cells by optimizing light absorption.