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ReviewNanophotonics (Berlin, Germany)2025

Empowering nanophotonic applications via artificial intelligence: pathways, progress, and prospects.

Wei Chen, Shuya Yang, Yiming Yan, Yuan Gao, Jinfeng Zhu, Zhaogang Dong

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Review in Nanophotonics (Berlin, Germany), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

4 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Wei ChenInstitute of Electromagnetics and Acoustics and Key Laboratory of Electromagnetic Wave Science and Detection Technology, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian 361005, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0103-3149
Shuya YangInstitute of Electromagnetics and Acoustics and Key Laboratory of Electromagnetic Wave Science and Detection Technology, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian 361005, China.
Yiming YanInstitute of Electromagnetics and Acoustics and Key Laboratory of Electromagnetic Wave Science and Detection Technology, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian 361005, China.
Yuan GaoInstitute of Electromagnetics and Acoustics and Key Laboratory of Electromagnetic Wave Science and Detection Technology, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian 361005, China.
Jinfeng ZhuInstitute of Electromagnetics and Acoustics and Key Laboratory of Electromagnetic Wave Science and Detection Technology, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian 361005, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3666-6763
Zhaogang DongQuantum Innovation Centre (Q.InC), Agency for Science Technology and Research (A*STAR), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis #08-03, Singapore 138634, Republic of Singapore.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0929-7723

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Empowering nanophotonic devices via artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized both scientific research methodologies and engineering practices, addressing critical challenges in the design and optimization of complex systems. Traditional methods for developing nanophotonic devices are often constrained by the high dimensionality of design spaces and computational inefficiencies. This review highlights how AI-driven techniques provide transformative solutions by enabling the efficient exploration of vast design spaces, optimizing intricate parameter systems, and predicting the performance of advanced nanophotonic materials and devices with high accuracy. By bridging the gap between computational complexity and practical implementation, AI accelerates the discovery of novel nanophotonic functionalities. Furthermore, we delve into emerging domains, such as diffractive neural networks and quantum machine learning, emphasizing their potential to exploit photonic properties for innovative strategies. The review also examines AI's applications in advanced engineering areas, e.g., optical image recognition, showcasing its role in addressing complex challenges in device integration. By facilitating the development of highly efficient, compact optical devices, these AI-powered methodologies are paving the way for next-generation nanophotonic systems with enhanced functionalities and broader applications.

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artificial intelligencemachine learningmetasurfaceneural networkquantum computing

Identifiers

PMID39975637
PMCPMC11834058

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