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Field induced assembly of reconfigurable structures with complex hierarchical configurations has recently become an area of intense research with the promise for exciting applications in programmable self-assembly and nano/microstructure…

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Strong field-confinement, long-lifetime resonances, and slow-light effects suggest that meta surfaces are a promising tool for nonlinear optical applications. These nanostructured devices have been utilized for relatively high efficiency…

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