Plasmonic Materials and Metastructures 1st Edition

Capture the cutting edge of light–matter interaction with Plasmonic Materials and Metastructures, 1st Edition by Andrea Alù, Xiaoqin Li, Chih-Kang Shih, and Shangjr Gwo — an essential reference for researchers, engineers, and graduate students shaping the future of nanophotonics and metamaterials.

This authoritative volume demystifies the physics and engineering of plasmonics, offering clear explanations of surface plasmons, nanostructured metals, and engineered metasurfaces. Readers gain practical insight into design principles for optical antennas, sensors, and compact photonic devices, alongside discussions of material selection, fabrication challenges, and characterization techniques. Carefully organized chapters bridge theory and application, making complex concepts accessible without sacrificing rigor.

Why practitioners worldwide choose this book: it synthesizes foundational theory with contemporary advances in plasmonic materials and metastructures, emphasizing real-world applications from biosensing and telecommunications to energy harvesting and quantum photonics. The authors — leading academics with global research footprints — deliver concise derivations, illustrative figures, and examples that help you translate ideas into experiments and devices.

Whether you are setting up a lab in North America, collaborating across Europe, or advancing nanotechnology initiatives in Asia-Pacific, this edition provides the technical grounding and design perspective needed to accelerate innovation. Ideal as a graduate textbook, lab reference, or professional handbook, it supports curriculum development and industrial R&D alike.

Expand your expertise in plasmonics and metastructures — add Plasmonic Materials and Metastructures, 1st Edition to your collection today and stay at the forefront of nanoscale photonics and materials engineering.

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