Research in optics and photonics, in parallel with the rapid development of nanoscience, has driven advancements within many fields of contemporary science and technology, allowing nano-optics to flourish as a research field. This authoritative text provides a comprehensive and accessible account of this important topic, beginning with the theoretical foundations of light localization and the propagation and focusing of optical fields, before progressing to more advanced topics such as near-field optics, surface plasmons in noble metals, metamaterials, and quantum emitters. Now in its third edition, the book has been substantially restructured, expanded, and developed to include additional problem sets and important topics such as super-resolution microscopy, random media, and coupled-mode theory. It remains an essential resource for graduate students and researchers working in photonics, optoelectronics, and nano-optics.

‘The textbook by Novotny & Hecht remains a key reference for anyone interested in the field. The long-awaited third edition includes not only important new chapters-such as those covering recent advances in light-matter interactions, a topic of growing significance-but also a thorough revision of existing content. Readers familiar with previous editions will appreciate the continuity of core material while benefiting from the substantial new content and refinements. The new edition stands out even more as an authoritative and essential textbook for anyone working in or entering the field of nano-optics.’

N. Asger Mortensen - University of Southern Denmark

‘A whole generation of researchers and graduate students have developed their knowledge of nano-optics through the earlier editions of the book by Novotny and Hecht. This third edition includes a new chapter on coupled mode theory and continues the trend previously applied in other chapters, as it provides the most detailed and complete reference in nano-optics for both graduate students and senior researchers.’

Javier Aizpurua - Donostia International Physics Center