Effect of Substrate and Nanoparticle Spacing on Plasmonic Enhancement in Three-Dimensional Nanoparticle Structures

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anil Yuksel ◽  
Edward T. Yu ◽  
Jayathi Murthy ◽  
Michael Cullinan
Keyword(s):  
Near Field ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Polarized Light ◽  
Field Enhancement ◽  
Transverse Magnetic ◽  
Plasmonic Enhancement ◽  
Nanoparticle Assemblies ◽  
Nanoparticle Interactions ◽  
Gap Spacing ◽  
532 Nm

Surface plasmon polaritons associated with light-nanoparticle interactions can result in dramatic enhancement of electromagnetic fields near and in the gaps between the particles, which can have a large effect on the sintering of these nanoparticles. For example, the plasmonic field enhancement within nanoparticle assemblies is affected by the particle size, spacing, interlayer distance, and light source properties. Computational analysis of plasmonic effects in three-dimensional (3D) nanoparticle packings are presented herein using 532 nm plane wave light. This analysis provides insight into the particle interactions both within and between adjacent layers for multilayer nanoparticle packings. Electric field enhancements up to 400-fold for transverse magnetic (TM) or X-polarized light and 26-fold for transverse electric (TE) or Y-polarized light are observed. It is observed that the thermo-optical properties of the nanoparticle packings change nonlinearly between 0 and 10 nm gap spacing due to the strong and nonlocal near-field interaction between the particles for TM polarized light, but this relationship is linear for TE polarized light. These studies help provide a foundation for understanding micro/nanoscale heating and heat transport for Cu nanoparticle packings under 532 nm light under different polarization for the photonic sintering of nanoparticle assemblies.

Polarization Effect on Out of Plane Configured Nanoparticle Packing

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anil Yuksel ◽  
Michael Cullinan ◽  
Jayathi Murthy
Keyword(s):  
Polarization Effect ◽  
Near Field ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Polarized Light ◽  
Field Enhancement ◽  
Transverse Magnetic ◽  
Ic Manufacturing ◽  
Out Of Plane ◽  
Gap Spacing ◽  
532 Nm

Surface plasmon polaritons are associated with the light-nanoparticle interaction and results in high enhancement in the gap between the particles. Indeed, this is affected by particle size, spacing, interlayer distance and light source properties. Polarization effect on three-dimensional (3D) and out of plane nanoparticle packings are presented herein to understand the out of plane configuration effect by using 532 nm plane wave light. This analysis gives insight on the particle interactions between the adjacent layers for multilayer nanoparticle packings. It has been seen that the electric field enhancement is up to 400 folds for TM (Transverse magnetic) or X-polarized light and 26 folds for TE (Transverse electric) or Y-polarized light. Thermo-optical properties change nonlinearly between 0 and 10 nm gap spacing due to the strong and non-local near-field interaction between the particles for the TM polarized light; however, this is linear for TE polarized light. This will give insight on the micro/nano heat transport for the interlayer particles for 100 nm diameter of Cu nanoparticle packings under 532 nm light under different polarization for 3-D interconnect (IC) manufacturing.

scholarly journals Plasmonic interference modulation for broadband nanofocusing

Nanophotonics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shaobo Li ◽  
Shuming Yang ◽  
Fei Wang ◽  
Qiang Liu ◽  
Biyao Cheng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Near Field ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Field Enhancement ◽  
Incident Beam ◽  
Plasmonic Mode ◽  
Resonant Structures ◽  
Interference Modulation ◽  
Near Field Imaging ◽  
Linearly Polarized ◽  
Radially Polarized

Abstract Metallic plasmonic probes have been successfully applied in near-field imaging, nanolithography, and Raman enhanced spectroscopy because of their ability to squeeze light into nanoscale and provide significant electric field enhancement. Most of these probes rely on nanometric alignment of incident beam and resonant structures with limited spectral bandwidth. This paper proposes and experimentally demonstrates an asymmetric fiber tip for broadband interference nanofocusing within its full optical wavelengths (500–800 nm) at the nanotip with 10 nm apex. The asymmetric geometry consisting of two semicircular slits rotates plasmonic polarization and converts the linearly polarized plasmonic mode to the radially polarized plasmonic mode when the linearly polarized beam couples to the optical fiber. The three-dimensional plasmonic modulation induces circumference interference and nanofocus of surface plasmons, which is significantly different from the nanofocusing through plasmon propagation and plasmon evolution. The plasmonic interference modulation provides fundamental insights into the plasmon engineering and has important applications in plasmon nanophotonic technologies.

scholarly journals Modifying Plasmonic-Field Enhancement and Resonance Characteristics of Spherical Nanoparticles on Metallic Film: Effects of Faceting Spherical Nanoparticle Morphology

Coatings ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 387 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vasanthan Devaraj ◽  
Hyuk Jeong ◽  
Chuntae Kim ◽  
Jong-Min Lee ◽  
Jin-Woo Oh
Keyword(s):  
Near Infrared ◽  
Near Field ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Field Enhancement ◽  
Device Fabrication ◽  
Metallic Film ◽  
Linear Optics ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Non Linear Optics ◽  
Surface Enhanced

A three-dimensional finite-difference time-domain study of the plasmonic structure of nanoparticles on metallic film (NPOM) is presented in this work. An introduction to nanoparticle (NP) faceting in the NPOM structure produced a variety of complex transverse cavity modes, which were labeled S11 to S13. We observed that the dominant S11 mode resonance could be tuned to the desired wavelength within a broadband range of ~800 nm, with a maximum resonance up to ~1.42 µm, as a function of NP facet width. Despite being tuned at the broad spectral range, the S11 mode demonstrated minimal decrease in its near field enhancement characteristics, which can be advantageous for surface-enhanced spectroscopy applications and device fabrication perspectives. The identification of mode order was interpreted using cross-sectional electric field profiles and three-dimensional surface charge mapping. We realized larger local field enhancement in the order of ~109, even for smaller NP diameters of 50 nm, as function of the NP faceting effect. The number of radial modes were dependent upon the combination of NP diameter and faceting length. We hope that, by exploring the sub-wavelength complex optical properties of the plasmonic structures of NPOM, a variety of exciting applications will be revealed in the fields of sensors, non-linear optics, device engineering/processing, broadband tunable plasmonic devices, near-infrared plasmonics, and surface-enhanced spectroscopy.

Simulation of Electromagnetic Field Distribution at a Nanowire Probe for Near Field Scanning Optical Microscopy

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nathan P. Malcolm ◽  
Alex J. Heltzel ◽  
Li Shi ◽  
John R. Howell
Keyword(s):  
Optical Microscopy ◽  
Signal To Noise Ratio ◽  
Near Field ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Field Enhancement ◽  
Fdtd Simulation ◽  
Plasmonic Nanoparticle ◽  
Excitation Laser ◽  
Scanning Optical Microscopy ◽  
Near Field Scanning

This work studies a new design of a near field scanning optical microscopy (NSOM) probe based on a ZnO nanowire sub-wavelength waveguide terminated with a plasmonic gold nanoparticle. Three-dimensional finite difference time domain (FDTD) simulation is used to visualize light guiding in the nanowire and near field coupling between the plasmonic nanoparticle and the substrate. The simulation results reveal local field enhancement at the gap between the nanoparticle and a gold substrate when the nanowire axis is tilted from the substrate normal by a small angle. The enhancement occurs only along the cross section plane that is parallel to the polarization of the excitation laser beam. The regime of field enhancement is much smaller than the diameter of the 100 nm plasmonic particle, making the nanowire probe well suited for NSOM with superior spatial resolution and signal to noise ratio compared to the state of the art.

Analytical and Experimental Investigation of Laser-Nanosphere Interaction for Nanoscale Surface Modification

2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alex J. Heltzel ◽  
Senthil Theppakuttai ◽  
John R. Howell ◽  
Shaochen Chen
Keyword(s):  
Silicon Substrate ◽  
Substrate Surface ◽  
Near Field ◽  
Pulsed Laser ◽  
Field Enhancement ◽  
Laser Wavelength ◽  
Nanometer Scale ◽  
Silica Nanospheres ◽  
Size Parameter ◽  
532 Nm

An investigation on the features created on a silicon substrate by the irradiation of nanospheres on the substrate surface with a pulsed laser is presented. Silica nanospheres of diameter on the order of laser wavelength are deposited on silicon substrate and irradiated with a pulsed Nd: YAG laser. As a result, nanofeatures are created on the surface by the melting and resolidification of silicon. The experiment is repeated for different laser wavelengths (532 nm, and 355 nm), sphere diameters (640 nm, and 1.76 μm) and laser energies, and the effect of each of these parameters on the features created are studied. An analytical model based on Mie Theory complements the results. The model includes all evanescent terms and does not rely on either far field or size-parameter approximations. The predicted intensity distributions on the substrate indicate a strong near field enhancement confined to a very small area (nanometer scale). The results correlate well with the feature geometries obtained in the experiment.

Nanosphere-Assisted Direct-Patterning of Silicon Carbide by a Nanosecond Pulsed Laser

2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arvind Battula ◽  
Senthil Theppakuttai ◽  
Shanchen Chen
Keyword(s):  
Silicon Carbide ◽  
Near Field ◽  
Field Enhancement ◽  
Bulk Silicon ◽  
Direct Patterning ◽  
Atomic Force ◽  
Nanosecond Pulsed Laser ◽  
Sio2 Spheres ◽  
532 Nm ◽  
Nano Patterning

A strategy wherein the optical near-field enhancement between the spheres and substrate obtained by irradiating with laser beam is used for nano-patterning the hard-to-machine bulk silicon carbide (SiC). For this study a monolayer of silica (SiO2) spheres of 1.76 μm and 640 nm diameter are deposited on the SiC substrate and then irradiated with an Nd:YAG laser of wavelength 355 nm and 532 nm. Scanning electron microscope and atomic force microscope are used to characterize the features. It was found that the features obtained were having diameters around 150 to 450 nm and the depths varying from 70 to 220 nm.

scholarly journals Near-Field Enhancement and Polarization Selection of a Nano-System for He-Ne Laser Application

Nanomaterials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 1421
Author(s):  
Wang ◽  
Chu ◽  
Yu ◽  
Gao ◽  
Peng
Keyword(s):  
Spectral Response ◽  
Near Field ◽  
Field Enhancement ◽  
Dielectric Substrate ◽  
Transverse Magnetic ◽  
Laser Wavelength ◽  
Incident Wavelength ◽  
Cutoff Phenomenon ◽  
Antenna Length ◽  
Single Aperture

In this paper, we focus on transmission behavior based on the single aperture with a scatter. Both the near-field enhancement and polarization selection can be achieved numerically with a proposed nano-system under He-Ne laser wavelength. The nano-system consists of an Ag antenna, a wafer layer, an Ag film with an aperture and a dielectric substrate. Numerical results show that the near-field enhancement is related to the FP-like resonance base on surface plasmon polaritons (SPPs) in the metal–isolator–metal (MIM) waveguide for transverse magnetic (TM) polarization. The near-field optical spot is confined at the aperture export with a maximal electric intensity 20 times the value of the incident field for an antenna length of 430 nm. The transmission cutoff phenomenon for transverse electric (TE) polarization is because the transmission is forbidden for smaller aperture width. High extinction ratios of 9.6×10-8 (or 70.2 dB) and 4.4×10-8 (or 73.6 dB) with antenna lengths of 130 nm and 430 nm are achieved numerically with the nano-system. The polarization selective property has a good angular tolerance for oblique angles smaller than 15°. The spectral response is also investigated. We further demonstrate that the nano-system is applicable for another incident wavelength of 500 nm. Our investigation may be beneficial for the detection of polar molecules or local nano polarized nanosource.

scholarly journals Distinguishable Plasmonic Nanoparticle and Gap Mode Properties in a Silver Nanoparticle on a Gold Film System Using Three-Dimensional FDTD Simulations

Nanomaterials ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 582 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vasanthan Devaraj ◽  
Jong-Min Lee ◽  
Jin-Woo Oh
Keyword(s):  
Layer Thickness ◽  
Silver Nanoparticle ◽  
Dielectric Layer ◽  
Gold Film ◽  
Computational Study ◽  
Near Field ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Field Enhancement ◽  
Plasmonic Nanoparticle ◽  
Gap Mode

We present a computational study of the near-field enhancement properties from a plasmonic nanomaterial based on a silver nanoparticle on a gold film. Our simulation studies show a clear distinguishability between nanoparticle mode and gap mode as a function of dielectric layer thickness. The observed nanoparticle mode is independent of dielectric layer thickness, and hence its related plasmonic properties can be investigated clearly by having a minimum of ~10-nm-thick dielectric layer on a metallic film. In case of the gap mode, the presence of minimal dielectric layer thickness is crucial (~≤4 nm), as deterioration starts rapidly thereafter. The proposed simple tunable gap-based particle on film design might open interesting studies in the field of plasmonics, extreme light confinement, sensing, and source enhancement of an emitter.

Scanning-tunneling spectroscopy on conjugated polymer films

2003 ◽  
Vol 771 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Kemerink ◽  
S.F. Alvarado ◽  
P.M. Koenraad ◽  
R.A.J. Janssen ◽  
H.W.M. Salemink ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Polymer Films ◽  
Conjugated Polymer ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Field Enhancement ◽  
Direct Consequence ◽  
Scanning Tunneling Spectroscopy ◽  
Tunneling Spectroscopy ◽  
Band Alignment ◽  
Scanning Tunneling ◽  
Order Of Magnitude

AbstractScanning-tunneling spectroscopy experiments have been performed on conjugated polymer films and have been compared to a three-dimensional numerical model for charge injection and transport. It is found that field enhancement near the tip apex leads to significant changes in the injected current, which can amount to more than an order of magnitude, and can even change the polarity of the dominant charge carrier. As a direct consequence, the single-particle band gap and band alignment of the organic material can be directly obtained from tip height-voltage (z-V) curves, provided that the tip has a sufficiently sharp apex.

scholarly journals Mass-resolved electronic circular dichroism ion spectroscopy

Science ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 368 (6498) ◽  
pp. 1465-1468 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven Daly ◽  
Frédéric Rosu ◽  
Valérie Gabelica
Keyword(s):  
Circular Dichroism ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Polarized Light ◽  
Negative Ions ◽  
Data Interpretation ◽  
Electronic Circular Dichroism ◽  
Circularly Polarized Light ◽  
Chiral Compounds ◽  
Electron Photodetachment ◽  
Circular Dichroïsm

DNA and proteins are chiral: Their three-dimensional structures cannot be superimposed with their mirror images. Circular dichroism spectroscopy is widely used to characterize chiral compounds, but data interpretation is difficult in the case of mixtures. We recorded the electronic circular dichroism spectra of DNA helices separated in a mass spectrometer. We studied guanine-rich strands having various secondary structures, electrosprayed them as negative ions, irradiated them with an ultraviolet nanosecond optical parametric oscillator laser, and measured the difference in electron photodetachment efficiency between left and right circularly polarized light. The reconstructed circular dichroism ion spectra resembled those of their solution-phase counterparts, thereby allowing us to assign the DNA helical topology. The ability to measure circular dichroism directly on biomolecular ions expands the capabilities of mass spectrometry for structural analysis.

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