Core Insights - A significant research breakthrough in the field of nano-photonic device interconnection has been published in the journal Nature Materials, addressing the challenge of efficient light signal transmission across different structures [1][2] Group 1: Research Findings - Researchers from Shanghai Jiao Tong University and the National Center for Nanoscience and Technology have successfully utilized a "wake" effect, akin to that produced by ships, to solve the problem of light signal transmission in nano-photonic devices [1] - The study highlights the potential of surface plasmon polaritons, which can compress light at the nanoscale and enhance the optical field, but face challenges in transmission due to rapid decay [1][2] - By combining the strong focusing ability of surface plasmon polaritons with the directional propagation characteristics of leaky waves, a new type of optical wave mode resembling "ship wake" was created in special layered materials [1] Group 2: Implications and Applications - The research indicates that the newly developed "light wake" allows for controlled transmission of light waves across different material structures, significantly enhancing the integration of nano-photonic devices [2] - Further studies revealed that by rotating the material layers, the direction, shape, and propagation speed of the "light wake" can be modulated, paving the way for practical applications in optical computing and high-speed information processing [2]