Thermal infrared plasmonics

We examine a new class of infrared (IR) plasmonic devices that convert thermal radiation into bound surface plasmon polaritons (SPP's). The coupling of these SPP's into nanometer scale metal insulator metal (MIM) channels is investigated both theoretically and experimentally. A new mechani...

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Main Authors: Davids, P. S., Kekatpure, R. D., Peters, D. W., Shaner, E.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Couplings
Dielectrics
Frequency selective surfaces
Gratings
Metals
Plasmons
Surface waves
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Summary:We examine a new class of infrared (IR) plasmonic devices that convert thermal radiation into bound surface plasmon polaritons (SPP's). The coupling of these SPP's into nanometer scale metal insulator metal (MIM) channels is investigated both theoretically and experimentally. A new mechanism for detection of the IR radiation is examined that is based on direct rectification of a traveling MIM surface plasmon mode.
DOI:10.1109/URSIGASS.2011.6050599