Photonic atoms and molecules

We will review recent advances in the investigation of optical modes in single three-dimensional whispering-gallery microcavities and coupled microresonators. Due to the small size and high quality factor these resonators have the potential for development of single-photon emitters, nanojets, sensors and low-threshold lasers and for fundamental studies of optical matter interactions.

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