Light-Matter Interactions at Micro-Nano Scale for Light Scattering, Luminescence, and Precision Manufacturing

The interaction between light and matter at the Micro-nano scale is the physical cornerstone of nanophotonics, optoelectronic technology, and advanced manufacturing. The research significance exceeds the scope of traditional optics, becoming the frontier of science and technology. It invites contributions to broaden scientific boundaries, innovate optoelectronic devices, and transform industrial paradigms. In the field of light scattering, it opens new opportunities to efficiently localize electromagnetic fields for low-threshold distributed feedback lasing and single-molecule detection. In light-emitting devices, the light-matter coupling promotes full-parameter precise regulation of radiation dynamics of quantum emitters, fundamentally breaking through the intrinsic limit of efficiency in bulk semiconductors. In the precision manufacturing, the sophisticated control of light-matter interaction has evolved from passive characterization tool into an active driving force giving rise to laser atomic-level manufacturing for various applications.
This collection aims to highlight not only the fundamental cutting-edge in exploration of light-matter interaction at extreme spatiotemporal scales, but also the interdisciplinary research on intelligent sensing, novel light sources, and advanced manufacturing. Topics covered include, but are not limited in:

Fundamental understanding of photon-electron, photon-exciton, photon-phonon, and other photon-related coupling dynamics

Elastic and inelastic light scattering (Rayleigh, Mie, Raman, Brillouin, etc.) in ultrasensitive detection, micro-nano lasers, etc.

Novel luminescence materials and device design for efficient light sources

Innovative laser nanomanufacturing techniques and applications in nanophotonics, optoelectronics, energy harvesting, clinical and translational medicine, etc.