Applications of computational nanophotonics in photonic circuits, self assembly, and solar energy

Using nanofabrication technologies, it is possible to pattern materials on the scale of the wavelength of light, dramatically altering its propagation. This paper discusses the results in three application areas of nano and microphotonics. First, the authors present a work that explores how the force of light can be used to move parts of photonic integrated circuits. Second, the use of light forces to assist and modify self-assembly was discussed. Third, the authors have studied how nano and microscale patterning can be used to efficiently absorb light within small volume.