Simulation of Plasmonic Effects in Nanostructured Copper Surfaces for Field-assisted Photoemission

Plasmonics in photoemission have recently gained interest due to their effect on important electron beam parameters such as emittance or quantum efficiency (QE), among others. For example, the presence of nanostructures at the surface of the photoemissive medium can increase the probability of elect...

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Published in:Journal of physics. Conference series 2024-01, Vol.2687 (3), p.32034
Main Authors: Groussin, B, Martinez Calderon, M, Marsh, B, Granados, E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Copper
Electron beams
Electron emission
Electron guns
Emittance
Irradiation
Nanostructure
Photoelectric emission
Plasmonics
Quantum efficiency
Substrates
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Summary:Plasmonics in photoemission have recently gained interest due to their effect on important electron beam parameters such as emittance or quantum efficiency (QE), among others. For example, the presence of nanostructures at the surface of the photoemissive medium can increase the probability of electron emission if their morphological features match that of the plasmonic resonance when laser-irradiated in an electron gun. To determine the optimal size and geometry of these nanostructures and predict the resulting field enhancement, we conducted parametric electromagnetic simulations of nanostructured surfaces using COMSOL®. We investigated several types of geometries commonly found in laser processed copper substrates, optimized their performance under different irradiation wavelengths, and determined the expected maximal enhancement factor attainable.
ISSN:1742-6588
1742-6596
DOI:10.1088/1742-6596/2687/3/032034