scholarly journals Chromium plasmonic polarizer for high intensity light

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 76 ◽  
Author(s):  
Damian Arkadiusz Michalik ◽  
Paweł S. Jung ◽  
Bartłomiej W. Klus ◽  
Andrzej Kowalik ◽  
Anna Rojek ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
High Intensity ◽  
Fdtd Method ◽  
Visible Region ◽  
Visible Spectrum ◽  
Optical Element ◽  
Perfect Absorber ◽  
Wire Grid ◽  
Circuit Components ◽  
Wire Grid Polarizer

In this work, we investigate a thin-film polarizer for a high intensity of the electromagnetic (EM) beam based on Cr nano wire arrays. Commonly used thin-film polarizing components are very sensitive for high power of EM waves and can be easily damaged by focused beams. The solution to this problem could be the thin-film polarizer based on metallic subwavelengths structures. This type of optical element has huge resistance comparing to typical thin-film polarizers. However, designing such an optical element for proper wavelength of EM wave and transmissions is not easy task. In this paper we present numerical as well as experimental results for specially designed chromium thin-film polarizer for wavelength 532nm Full Text: PDF ReferencesW. Zhou, K. Li, C. Song, P. Hao, M. Chi, M. Yu and Y. Wu, "Polarization-independent and omnidirectional nearly perfect absorber with ultra-thin 2D subwavelength metal grating in the visible region", Opt. Express 23, 11 (2015). CrossRef W. L. Barnes, A . Dereux, and T. W. Ebbesen, "Surface plasmon subwavelength optics", Nature 424, 824-830 (2003). CrossRef C. Lee, E. Sim, D. Kim, "Blazed wire-grid polarizer for plasmon-enhanced polarization extinction: design and analysis", Opt. Express 25, 7 (2017). CrossRef A. Lehmuskero, Metallic thin film structures and polarization shaping gratings (University of Eastern Finland 2010).Y. Leroux, J. C. Lacroix, C. Fave, V. Stockhausen, N. Felidj, J. Grandm, A. Hohenau, J. R. Krenn, "Active plasmonic devices with anisotropic optical response: a step toward active polarizer", Nano Lett. 5, 9 (2009). CrossRef R. T. Perkins, D. P. Hansen, E. W. Gardner, J. M. Thorne, A. A. Robbins, Broadband wire grid polarizer for the visible spectrum, US 6122103 (2000). DirectLink D. M. Sullivan, Electromagnetic simulation using the FDTD method, New York: IEEE Press Series (2000). CrossRef J. P. Berenger, Perfectly Matched Layer (PML) for Computational Electromagnetics, Morgan & Claypool Publishers (2007). CrossRef Yu, W., and R. Mittra, "A conformal FDTD software package modeling antennas and microstrip circuit components", IEEE Antennas Propagat. Magazine 42, 28 (2000) . CrossRef L. W. Bos, D. W. Lynch, "Optical Properties of Antiferromagnetic Chromium and Dilute Cr-Mn and Cr-Re Alloys", Phys. Rev. Sect. B, 2, 4267 (1970). CrossRef

Polarized microbeam FT-IR analysis of single fibers

1996 ◽  
Vol 54 ◽  
pp. 206-207
Author(s):  
Liling Cho ◽  
David L. Wetzel
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Orientation ◽  
Transition Point ◽  
Polymer Fibers ◽  
Single Fiber ◽  
Wire Grid ◽  
Polyester Fibers ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Ir Analysis ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Wire Grid Polarizer

Polarized infrared microscopy has been used for forensic purposes to differentiate among polymer fibers. Dichroism can be used to compare and discriminate between different polyester fibers, including those composed of polyethylene terephthalate that are frequently encountered during criminal casework. In the fiber manufacturering process, fibers are drawn to develop molecular orientation and crystallinity. Macromolecular chains are oriented with respect to the long axis of the fiber. It is desirable to determine the relationship between the molecular orientation and stretching properties. This is particularly useful on a single fiber basis. Polarized spectroscopic differences observed from a single fiber are proposed to reveal the extent of molecular orientation within that single fiber. In the work presented, we compared the dichroic ratio between unstretched and stretched polyester fibers, and the transition point between the two forms of the same fiber. These techniques were applied to different polyester fibers. A fiber stretching device was fabricated for use on the instrument (IRμs, Spectra-Tech) stage. Tension was applied with a micrometer screw until a “neck” was produced in the stretched fiber. Spectra were obtained from an area of 24×48 μm. A wire-grid polarizer was used between the source and the sample.

A finite element model of terahertz substrate-based wire-grid polarizer

2021 ◽  
Vol 188 ◽  
pp. 404-414
Author(s):  
Nazariy Jaworski ◽  
Nazariy Andrushchak ◽  
Mykhailo Lobur ◽  
Marek Iwaniec
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Wire Grid ◽  
Wire Grid Polarizer

scholarly journals Plasmon-Enhanced Sunlight Harvesting in Thin-Film Solar Cell by Randomly Distributed Nanoparticle Array

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (6) ◽  
pp. 1380
Author(s):  
Marwa M. Tharwat ◽  
Ashwag Almalki ◽  
Amr M. Mahros
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Solar Cells ◽  
Solar Cell ◽  
Near Infrared ◽  
Structural Parameters ◽  
Visible Region ◽  
Nanoparticle Array ◽  
Solar Energy Harvesting ◽  
Infra Red ◽  
Crucial Parameter

In this paper, a randomly distributed plasmonic aluminum nanoparticle array is introduced on the top surface of conventional GaAs thin-film solar cells to improve sunlight harvesting. The performance of such photovoltaic structures is determined through monitoring the modification of its absorbance due to changing its structural parameters. A single Al nanoparticle array is integrated over the antireflective layer to boost the absorption spectra in both visible and near-infra-red regimes. Furthermore, the planar density of the plasmonic layer is presented as a crucial parameter in studying and investigating the performance of the solar cells. Then, we have introduced a double Al nanoparticle array as an imperfection from the regular uniform single array as it has different size particles and various spatial distributions. The comparison of performances was established using the enhancement percentage in the absorption. The findings illustrate that the structural parameters of the reported solar cell, especially the planar density of the plasmonic layer, have significant impacts on tuning solar energy harvesting. Additionally, increasing the plasmonic planar density enhances the absorption in the visible region. On the other hand, the absorption in the near-infrared regime becomes worse, and vice versa.

scholarly journals Low-reflective wire-grid polariser sheet in the visible region fabricated by a nanoprinting process

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ryohei Hokari ◽  
Kyohei Takakuwa ◽  
Hirohisa Kato ◽  
Akitaka Yamamoto ◽  
Yusuke Yamaguchi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Silver Nanoparticle ◽  
Visible Region ◽  
Sintered Body ◽  
Visible Light Region ◽  
Uneven Surface ◽  
Optical Elements ◽  
Wire Grid ◽  
Light Region ◽  
Sophisticated Equipment ◽  
Nanoparticle Ink

AbstractFor the construction of next-generation optical products and systems, the evolution of polariser sheets is a necessary requirement. To this end, a low-reflective wire-grid polariser (WGP) sheet for the visible light region is demonstrated, the nanowires of which consist of a sintered body of silver nanoparticle ink. The nanowires are formed by a nanoprinting process using a thermal nanoimprint method and ink filling. This process makes it easier to achieve multiple wafer-scale productions without using sophisticated equipment compared to conventional WGP nanofabrication techniques, which typically employ lithography and elaborate etching processes. The optical characteristics are controlled by the shape of the printed nanowires. A WGP sheet with a luminous degree of polarisation of 99.0%, a total luminous transmittance of 13.6%, and a luminous reflectance of 3.6% is produced. Its low reflectance is achieved through the uneven surface derived from the sintered body of the nanoparticle ink, and the shape of the bottom of the nanowire is derived from the tip shape of the mould structure. Furthermore, the printed WGP sheet has the durability required for the manufacturing of curved products, including sunglasses. The optical structures made of nanoparticle ink using this nanoprinting process have the potential to significantly contribute to the development of fine-structured optical elements with unprecedented functionality.

scholarly journals Synthesis, Crystallography, Microstructure, Crystal Defects, Optical and Optoelectronic Properties of ZnO:CeO2 Mixed Oxide Thin Films

Photonics ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 112
Author(s):  
Qais M. Al-Bataineh ◽  
Mahmoud Telfah ◽  
Ahmad A. Ahmad ◽  
Ahmad M. Alsaad ◽  
Issam A. Qattan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Thin Films ◽  
Refractive Index ◽  
Mixed Oxide ◽  
Visible Region ◽  
Functional Materials ◽  
Crystal Defects ◽  
Optoelectronic Properties ◽  
Oxide Thin Films ◽  
Pure Ceo2

We report the synthesis and characterization of pure ZnO, pure CeO2, and ZnO:CeO2 mixed oxide thin films dip-coated on glass substrates using a sol-gel technique. The structural properties of as-prepared thin film are investigated using the XRD technique. In particular, pure ZnO thin film is found to exhibit a hexagonal structure, while pure CeO2 thin film is found to exhibit a fluorite cubic structure. The diffraction patterns also show the formation of mixed oxide materials containing well-dispersed phases of semi-crystalline nature from both constituent oxides. Furthermore, optical properties of thin films are investigated by performing UV–Vis spectrophotometer measurements. In the visible region, transmittance of all investigated thin films attains values as high as 85%. Moreover, refractive index of pure ZnO film was found to exhibit values ranging between 1.57 and 1.85 while for CeO2 thin film, it exhibits values ranging between 1.73 and 2.25 as the wavelength of incident light decreases from 700 nm to 400 nm. Remarkably, refractive index of ZnO:CeO2 mixed oxide-thin films are tuned by controlling the concentration of CeO2 properly. Mixed oxide-thin films of controllable refractive indices constitute an important class of smart functional materials. We have also investigated the optoelectronic and dispersion properties of ZnO:CeO2 mixed oxide-thin films by employing well-established classical models. The melodramatic boost of optical and optoelectronic properties of ZnO:CeO2 mixed oxide thin films establish a strong ground to modify these properties in a skillful manner enabling their use as key potential candidates for the fabrication of scaled optoelectronic devices and thin film transistors.

Novel wire grid polarizer for accurate antenna characterization

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hongkyu Park ◽  
Huang Zhe ◽  
Edward PJ Parrott ◽  
Andy Chan ◽  
Emma Pickwell-MacPherson
Keyword(s):  
Wire Grid ◽  
Wire Grid Polarizer

RETRACTED: Modeling and imprint fabrication of an infrared wire-grid polarizer with an antireflection grating structure

2014 ◽  
Vol 64 ◽  
pp. 13-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Itsunari Yamada ◽  
Naoto Yamashita ◽  
Toshihiko Einishi ◽  
Mitsunori Saito ◽  
Kouhei Fukumi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Wire Grid ◽  
Grating Structure ◽  
Wire Grid Polarizer

scholarly journals Enhancement of Photon Absorption onBaxSr1-xTiO3Thin-Film Semiconductor Using Photonic Crystal

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abd. Wahidin Nuayi ◽  
Husin Alatas ◽  
Irzaman S. Husein ◽  
Mamat Rahmat
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Photonic Crystal ◽  
Mole Fraction ◽  
Visible Spectrum ◽  
Transparent Conductive Oxide ◽  
Photon Absorption ◽  
Film Properties ◽  
Solution Deposition ◽  
Chemical Solution Deposition Method ◽  
Bst Thin Film

Enhancement of photon absorption on barium strontium titanate (BaxSr1-xTiO3) thin-film semiconductor for mole fractionx=0.25, 0.35, 0.45, and 0.55 using one-dimensional photonic crystal with defect was investigated experimentally. The thin film was grown on transparent conductive oxide (TCO) substrate using chemical solution deposition method and annealed at 500°C for 15 hours with increasing rate of 1.6°C/min. From optical characterization in visible spectrum it was found that the average absorption percentages are 92.04%, 83.55%, 91.16%, and 80.12%, respectively. The BST thin film with embedded photonic crystal exhibited a relatively significant enhancement on photon absorption, with increasing value of 3.96%, 7.07%, 3.04%, and 13.33% for the respective mole fraction and demonstrating absorbance characteristic with flat feature. In addition, we also discuss the thin-film properties of attenuation constant and electrical conductivity.

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