What Challenges Exist in the Development of Nanoscale Photonic Components?
Several challenges must be addressed to advance the field of nanoscale photonics:
1. Fabrication: Creating nanoscale structures with high precision and reproducibility is difficult and requires advanced lithography and self-assembly techniques. 2. Losses: Minimizing optical losses in nanoscale components is crucial for efficient performance. 3. Integration: Integrating various nanoscale photonic components into functional systems remains a complex task. 4. Scalability: Developing scalable manufacturing processes for mass production of nanoscale photonic devices. 5. Material Limitations: Finding and utilizing materials with suitable optical properties at the nanoscale.
