Dual-band asymmetric electromagnetic wave transmission for dual polarizations in chiral metamaterial structure

In this paper, we propose a chiral metamaterial structure that enables dual-band asymmetric transmission effect for different linearly polarized electromagnetic waves. The metamaterial is composed of metallic spirals with two split-ring resonators sandwiching a dielectric slab and connecting with via hole. Strong one-way transmission of two orthogonally polarized waves at different frequency bands has been confirmed through both full-wave simulation and test on fabricated prototype at the microwave band. Analysis also shows such asymmetric transmission can be attributed to the induced asymmetric current distributions in the spiral that support strong polarization conversion and cross-polarization transmission. By scaling down the metamaterial structure, the concept could also be utilized at other frequency bands, such as submillimeter or even terahertz band and find applications in designing one-way electromagnetic wave devices or polarization spectral filters.     

Surface plasmon resonance transmission filters at 1053nm based on metallic grating with narrow slit

Metallic gratings with narrow slits can lead to special optical properties such as strongly enhancing the transmission and considerably strengthening the polarized effect. A narrow-band filter suitable for application in optical communication is designed by sandwiching a metallic grating between two identical dielectric films. The maximum transmission can reach 96% after optimizing the parameters of films and grating at a central wavelength of 1053 nm. It is the first time, to our knowledge, that such high transmission has been reported since the discovery of the extraordinarily high transmission through periodic holes or slits; moreover, the extremely polarized effect is also found in P mode of this symmetric grating.     

A high-sensitivity terahertz sensing method using a metallic mesh with unique transmission properties

Metallic meshes work as band-pass filters in the terahertz (THz) region, with their transmission spectra acutely affected by the refractive index of the material inside and above the metallic-mesh openings. We used a metallic mesh for high-sensitivity observations by focusing on the “dip,” that is, a sudden change in transmittance that only appeared when the THz wave was obliquely incident onto the metallic mesh. Here we consider the interference between apertures of the metallic mesh in the diagonal direction and explain the dip using finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) electromagnetic simulations.     

Experimental and numerical study of omega type bianisotropic metamaterials combined with a negative permittivity medium

We report on the transmission properties of the omega (Ω) type metamaterials. Transmission through the periodic Ω-only and Ω-wire metamaterials are studied experimentally and numerically. A resonance band gap is observed for the periodic Ω medium around the resonance frequency of the single Ω unit cell. A transmission band is observed below the resonance band gap, when the periodic Ω structure is embedded in a negative permittivity medium composed of thin metallic wire arrays. We also studied the effect of periodicity on the transmission spectra of Ω type metamaterials.     

Fabrication of near infrared metallodielectric photonic crystal using metal-coated dielectric spheres

A metallodielectric photonic crystal with photonic band gaps in near infrared regime has been constructed using layer-by-layer stacking of two-dimensional micro-size metal-coated dielectric spheres array. In transmission spectra two photonic band gaps are observed at 1.38 μm and 2.46 μm, which are in agreement with theoretical calculations. Experimental results show that the photonic band gaps can be realized with about ten layers. The structure with metallic microspheres provides us a novel way for fabrication of near infrared metallic photonic crystals.     

Fabrication and shielding effectiveness evaluation of curved mesh optical windows using ray-optic tracing and equivalent film methods

A model with curved mesh optical windows is built using ray-optic tracing method for shielding effectiveness evaluation. Due to its unique zero order diffraction transmission characteristics, the metallic mesh used to build the model is treated in the model as a layer of optical film, and the transmission field of curved mesh optical windows is calculated using ray-optic tracing method. A cylindrical mesh optical window sample is fabricated and its shielding effectiveness is measured using a shielding effectiveness measurement system. Simulation results obtained with the model agree well with the experimental results, which proves the validity of the model.     

Enhanced transmission through periodic arrays of subwavelength holes: the role of localized waveguide resonances

By using the rigid full-vectorial three-dimensional finite-difference time-domain method, we show that the enhanced transmission through a metallic film with a periodic array of subwavelength holes results from two different resonances: (i) localized waveguide resonances where each air hole can be considered as a section of metallic waveguide with both ends open to free space, forming a low-quality-factor resonator, and (ii) well-recognized surface plasmon resonances due to the periodicity. These two different resonances can be characterized from electromagnetic band structures in the structured metal film. In addition, we show that the shape effect in the enhanced transmission through the Au film with subwavelength holes is attributed to the localized waveguide resonance.     

Terahertz subwavelength filters based on a 2D lattice of metal wires

The filtering properties of a 2D square lattice made of metallic wires are investigated through the band structures and transmission spectra by the finite-difference time-domain method. All the results show that the transmission can be affected by factors such as wave polarization, incidence direction, and wire radius. It is found that the Γ–M direction and smaller radius of metal wires are preferable for a high-frequency-pass filter for TE waves, while the Γ–X direction and comparatively greater radius of metal wires are suitable for a low-frequency-pass and a wide stop-band filter for TM waves. Band edges of the filters can be tuned by adjusting the radius of wires and lattice constant. The key features of the band structure and the corresponding transmission spectrum are strongly correlated. Our work demonstrates that detailed band maps can help understanding the transmission properties, which are essential for designing wave filters.     

Photonic resonant transmission in the quantum-well structure of photonic crystals

A photonic quantum-well is constructed by sandwiching a uniform medium between two photonic barriers due to the photonic band gap mismatch, similar to electronic quantum well. The transmission coefficient is calculated by a plane-wave expansion method in combination with multiple-scattering techniques. The transmission peaks indicate that some photonic states exist in a quantized way, satisfying a quantized frequency relation. We also show that the finite photonic potential barrier plays different confined roles on the different photonic levels. The positions and number of the resonant peaks can be artificially tuned by varying the well width. By appropriately choosing the parameters of the well and barrier, a high-quality multichannel filtering can be achieved.     

The band structure and electronic properties of sulphur nitride polymer

A semiempirical calculation of the energy band structure of (SN)_x has been made on a tight-binding model with three p orbitals per atom. An important feature is that the Fermi level crosses two overlapping conduction bands. Measurements are reported of the optical transmission spectrum between 0.2 and 4.0 eV in thin films, the free carrier reflectivity in thick films, and the hydrostatic pressure dependence of the conductivity to 15 kbar. The calculated band structure accounts for experimental results connected with interband transitions (optical absorption) and intraband effects (metallic conductivity, reflectivity, specific heat).     

周期排列的H-空气槽光学特性研究

利用电子束直写系统和反应离子束刻蚀的方法制作了周期性排列H-形空气槽.样品的参量：金膜的厚度为120 nm,石英基底的厚度0.8 mm（其中有5 nm厚的铬层）,样品是由30×30个单个H-形周期排列形成的,总体尺寸为40×40 μm2.每个H-形之间的周期为1.1 μm,H-形的臂长均为500 nm,空气槽的宽度为120 nm.然后用实验的方法测量了在近红外波段的透过曲线,在近红外波段1.6 μm处的透过率约为16.3%,用传输矩阵的方法对H-形空气槽结构进行了理论模拟,实验与理论模拟结果吻合较好.随后研究了当入射光的偏振方向与H-形结构的长轴之间的夹角分别为0°、30°、45°、60°和90°时透过曲线的变化情况.通过实验和理论表明,表面等离子体在这种特殊的结构中仍然存在,并且在光的增强透过起着决定性的作用.     

Enhanced nonlinear optical response of one-dimensional metal-dielectric photonic crystals

We describe a new type of artificial nonlinear optical material composed of a one-dimensional metal-dielectric photonic crystal. Because of the resonant nature of multiple Bragg reflections, the transmission within the transmission band can be quite large, even though the transmission through the same total thickness of bulk metal would be very small. This procedure allows light to penetrate into the highly nonlinear metallic layers, leading to a large nonlinear optical response. We present experimental results for a Cu/SiO(2) crystal which displays a strongly enhanced nonlinear optical response (up to 12X) in transmission.     

FDTD algorithm for computing the off-plane band structure in a two-dimensional photonic crystal with dielectric or metallic inclusions

An effective numerical method based on the finite-difference time-domain scheme for computing the off-plane band structure of a two-dimensional photonic crystal is presented. The method is an order N method, and requires only a two-dimensional discretization mesh for a given off-plane wave number k_z although the off-plane propagation is a three-dimensional problem. The computation time and memory required is thus reduced significantly. The present method can be used for any type of inclusions and no additional effort is needed for metallic inclusions. The off-plane band structures of a square lattice of metallic rods in the air are studied, and a complete bandgap for some nonzero off-plane wave number k_z is found.     

激光直写方法制作透明导电金属网栅

介绍了利用激光直写光刻技术在200mm×200mm基片上制作线宽为5μm,周期为350μm的红外透明导电金属网栅的工艺过程,对激光直写光刻技术和机械刻划掩模接触光刻制作金属网栅结构的两种方法进行了比较,给出了激光直写制作金属网栅的优点.     

渐变折射率光量子阱对束缚态能级的调整

在对称的均匀电介质材料光子晶体体系中插入另一折射率渐变的光子晶体可构成光量子阱结构.利用时域有限差分法计算了不同折射率分布光量子阱结构的传输谱.研究表明：束缚态是对处于垒光子晶体禁带中的阱光子晶体导通带的离散化,束缚态能级个数等于阱光子晶体结构单元的重复周期数；以渐变方式调整阱区折射率分布,可在特定频率范围内得到新的互不交叠的束缚态.这样在有限的禁带区域可以成倍增加光子束缚态而无需增大光量子阱结构的尺寸,使信道密度最大化、光波有效带宽的使用最优化.这种量子阱结构可用于制作超窄带滤波器和多通道窄带滤波器,有望在光通信超密集波分复用和光学精密测量技术中获得广泛应用. 关键词： 光量子阱 光子束缚态 渐变折射率 光子晶体     

Transmission spectra and the effective parameters for planar metamaterials with omega shaped metallic inclusions

Planar metamaterials with omega shaped metallic inclusions were studied experimentally and theoretically. Our results show that when the incidence is perpendicular to the plane of the omega structure, the omega medium acts effectively as an electric resonator metamaterial. The stop band of the omega medium is due to the negative part of the electric resonance of the omega structure. The transmission band of the composite metamaterial (CMM) that is based on the omega medium is due to the strong positive part of the electric resonance of the omega structure. Consequently, the transmission band of the CMM does not coincide with the stop band of the omega medium. Furthermore, the transmission band of the CMM is a band with positive refractive indices. Our experimental and numerical results are in good agreement.     

High transmission with narrow bandwidth of metallic defect mode in 1-D dielectric photonic crystals

Enhanced transmission peaks can be obtained in a dielectric photonic crystal with metal film defect. These peaks occur only in the band gaps, and their heights decrease sharply when they deviate from the band gaps. Theoretical analysis shows that, since the metal film defect mode possesses very high density of mode, high transmission of light in particular band can be achieved even by a metal “block” while high absorption of the light in other bands still exists. The physical mechanism of this phenomenon is essentially different from the resonant tunneling effect of layered metallic films. Since metal has high reflection and strong absorption of the light wave without being enhanced, so, basing on this mechanism, a narrow bandwidth filter with high transmission in UV range and suppression in while the visible, infrared, and even microwave range can be achieved.     

Experimental verification of negative refraction in a double cross metamaterial

We report on microwave experiments with a metamaterial composed of pairs of metallic crosses. The transmission properties of the structure show a left-handed transmission band at frequencies around 10.2 GHz. The validity of the negative effective index of refraction is verified by a Snell’s law refraction experiment performed on a wedge-shaped sample of the metamaterial. A second measurement of a similar wedge made from blank FR4 boards is done for reference. The results of the measurements show positive refraction over the whole measured frequency band for the FR4 wedge as well as the refraction of the incident radiation to negative angles within the designated left-handed frequency band for the metamaterial sample.     

同轴波导中二维金属光子晶体的电磁特性

在同轴传输线内外筒之间引入金属支撑杆,建立了同轴传输线中二维金属光子晶体的物理模型。利用等效电路方法分析其传播情况,通过低频和高频近似得到了两个特征频率。其中,金属光子晶体的第一个带隙从零频开始,到第一特征频率截止;第一个通带从第一特征频率开始,到第二特征频率截止;第一、第二特征频率与金属光子晶体的等效电参数相关。利用CST软件对模型进行了仿真计算,验证了等效电路分析结果的合理性。仿真结果显示,在沿纵向具有N个周期的有限结构中,光子晶体通带分裂成(N-1)个传输峰。并根据其电场分布得到了色散曲线。     

Influence of different band masses on ballistic charge transport in ferromagnet–superconductor–ferromagnet trilayers

We study transport properties of clean FISIF double-barrier junctions consisting of metallic or semiconducting ferromagnets (F), a superconductor (S), and insulating interfaces (I). We solve the scattering problem based on the Bogoliubov–de Gennes equation and calculate differential conductance for arbitrary interface transparency, different effective band masses and Fermi wave vectors in the conductors. We analyze size and coherence effects that characterize ballistic transport: subgap transmission and geometrical oscillations of the conductance. We find that different band masses, as well as different Fermi wave vectors, affect the transport properties in a way similar to interfaces of a finite transparency. In all these cases, charge transport is reduced to resonant tunneling through the quasi-bound states in the superconducting film.