Near-field scanning optical microscopy local luminescence studies of rhodamine dye

This article presents results of near-field scanning optical microscope measurement of local luminescence of rhodamine 3B intercalated in montmorillonite samples. We focus on how local topography affects both the excitation and luminescence signals and resulting optical artifacts. The Finite Difference in Time Domain method (FDTD) is used to model the electromagnetic field distribution of the full tip-sample geometry including far-field radiation. Even complex problems like localized luminescence can be simulated computationally using FDTD and these simulations can be used to separate the luminescence signal from topographic artifacts.     

Plasmonic interactions between a metallic nanotube array and a thin metallic film

Using the finite difference time domain (FDTD) method, we numerically simulate the plasmonic interactions and the optical properties of a metallic nanotube array near a thin metallic film. We show that the energies and intensities of the plasmon resonances depend strongly on the aspect ratio (the ratio of the inner to outer radius) of the nanotube, the separation between the center of the nanotube and the upper surface of the metallic film and the thickness of the film. In the thin film limit, the high-energy localized tube-related plasmons can induce their images on both sides of the metallic film, so the degeneracy state splits into two modes. Based on the nature of the field distribution, we also show clearly the plasmon resonant characteristics that the electromagnetic fields decay away from the surface of the nanotubes and both sides of the metallic film.     

Spontaneous-emission rate in microcavities: application to two-dimensional photonic crystals

We present a simple, efficient procedure to compute the spontaneous-emission rate from short-time finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) data of the electromagnetic field energy in microcavities of arbitrary geometry. As an illustration, we apply this procedure to two-dimensional photonic crystals. For comparison, we calculate the local radiative density of states employing an unconditionally stable FDTD method, that is without solving the eigenvalue problem and integrating over the (first) Brillouin zone. We demonstrate that both methods yield the same predictions about the enhancement or suppression of the spontaneous-emission rate by photonic crystals.     

嵌入式薄片模型在时域有限差分算法中的应用

将一等效薄片模型嵌入到时域有限差分算法（FDTD）中,以快速而有效地解决复合材料薄片在电磁计算中的多尺度问题。在该嵌入式薄片模型中,薄片不需要被剖分网格,而是被嵌入到相邻的网格间,从而可以使用相对较大的网格剖分周围物体,进而可节省大量的计算资源。在这一模型中,薄片被等效为一段传输线,并用其频域的导纳矩阵代替。使用数字滤波器理论以及逆Z变换可将频域的导纳矩阵转换到时域,并将其嵌入到时域有限差分算法中。该嵌入式薄片模型被用来计算一单层碳纤维复合材料薄片的反射以及透射性能,并与其解析解进行对比,从而验证该模型的准确性、收敛性以及高效性。该模型被用来计算三种具有不同电参数的单层碳纤维复合材料薄片的屏蔽性能,以研究各电参数对其屏蔽性能的影响。     

Near field properties of nanoparticle arrays fabricated by laser annealing of thin Au and Ag films

In this work we show the properties of the electromagnetic field in the vicinity of a monolayer nanoparticle array on SiO₂ substrate. The nanoparticle array is produced by a simple experimental procedure, where thin gold and silver films are deposited on a substrate by pulsed laser deposition technique and they are annealed by nanosecond laser pulses. At certain conditions the laser annealing leads to a homogeneous decomposition of the film into nanoparticles with diameters in the range of few tens of nanometers. Using FDTD simulations the near field distribution in array structures taken from SEM images are obtained. The distribution shows presence on “hot spots” where the near field intensity is enhanced more than two orders of magnitude compared to the incident one. The existence of enhanced field intensity is assumed to be the main reason on enhancement of the Raman scattering signal obtained experimentally using the produced structures as active substrates.     

Dielectric resonances and B(1) field inhomogeneity in UHFMRI: computational analysis and experimental findings

B(1) Field inhomogeneity and the relative effects of dielectric resonances are analyzed within the context of ultra high field MRI. This is accomplished by calculating the electromagnetic fields inside spherical phantoms and within a human head model in the presence and absence of an RF coil. These calculations are then compared to gradient echo and RARE images, respectively. For the spherical phantoms, plane incident wave analyses are initially presented followed by full wave finite difference time domain (FDTD) calculations. The FDTD methods are then utilized to examine the electromagnetic interactions between the TEM resonator and an anatomically detailed human head model. The results at 340 MHz reveal that dielectric resonances are most strongly excited in objects similar in size to the human head when the conducting medium has a high dielectric constant and a low conductivity. It is concluded that in clinical UFHMRI, the most important determinants of B(1) field homogeneity consist of 1) the RF coil design, 2) the interaction between the RF coil, the excitation source and the sample, and finally 3) the geometry and electrical properties of the sample.     

超导薄膜表面电阻测量新方法

本文报导一种测量高温超导薄膜微波表面电阻的新方法和测试装置.通过对加载两个不同蓝宝石的同一谐振腔进行测试,可以得到测试样品以外所有其它损耗对应的Q值.根据电磁场分布计算出谐振腔的结构参数G.用网络分析仪测量出谐振腔的无载Q值,便可计算出超导薄膜的微波表面电阻Rs.测量过程中既不会损伤超导薄膜样品,同时可以实现单片超导薄膜表面电阻的绝对测量,不需要校准件,测量简便可靠,精度高.     

Classifying the transmission resonances of a subwavelength aperture within a thin metallic film by breaking the symmetry

Here by introducing an I-shape structure to break the symmetry of a thin metallic film, the contributions of Fabry–Perot (FP) resonance-like modes and surface plasmon polariton (SPP) resonance-like are determined. The finite difference-time domain (FDTD) simulation is utilized to provide a clear picture of the electromagnetic field distribution and transmission profile. The FP matrix method is employed to specify the contribution of FP resonance. Some of the predicted resonances of the FP matrix method coincide with the simulation result which is labeled as FP resonance-like modes. The remaining resonance modes in transmission profile are considered as SPP resonance-like modes. Our results provide explicit evidence that both FP resonator modes and SPP resonance are responsible for extraordinary optical transmission (EOT) through a subwavelength aperture.     

负媒质模型的时域有限差分法分析

 负折射率媒质是一种人造媒质,在某一微波波段内其介电常数和磁导率同时为负值。对TE模电磁场满足的麦克斯韦方程组进行数值处理,解决了直接利用时域有限差分方法在Yee’s网格下计算负折射率媒质内部场分布时的数值发散问题。通过数值算例,验证了方法的可行性,模拟了负折射率媒质内部及周围的电磁场分布。     

负媒质模型的时域有限差分法分析

负折射率媒质是一种人造媒质,在某一微波波段内其介电常数和磁导率同时为负值。对TE模电磁场满足的麦克斯韦方程组进行数值处理,解决了直接利用时域有限差分方法在Yee’s网格下计算负折射率媒质内部场分布时的数值发散问题。通过数值算例,验证了方法的可行性,模拟了负折射率媒质内部及周围的电磁场分布。     

Optical properties of Au-core Pt-shell nanorods studied using FDTD simulations

Au-core/Pt-shell nanorods (Au@Pt NRs) have been prepared by a Au nanorod-mediated growth method, and they exhibit high electromagnetic field enhancements under coupling conditions. Boosted by a long-range effect of the high electromagnetic field generated by the Au core, the electromagnetic field enhancement can be controlled by changing the morphology of the nanostructures. In this study, we report the results on the simulations of the electromagnetic field enhancement using a finite difference time domain (FDTD) method, taking the real shapes of the Au@Pt NRs into account. Due to the “hot spot” effect, the electromagnetic field can be localized between the Pt nanodots. The electromagnetic field enhancement is found to be rather independent of the Pt content, whereas the local roughness and small sharp features might significantly modify the near-field. As the electromagnetic field enhancement can be tuned by the distribution of Pt nanodots over the Au-core, Au@Pt NRs can find potential applications in related areas.     

外场激励下腔内屏蔽电缆响应的方法研究

 将时域有限差分（FDTD）法和外场激励下屏蔽电缆的传输线模型相结合,研究计算了外场激励下带缝金属腔内屏蔽电缆的终端负载响应。首先利用FDTD计算了腔内屏蔽电缆处的激励场,然后由得到的激励场和外场激励下屏蔽电缆的传输线模型计算得到屏蔽电缆的终端响应。研究表明,屏蔽电缆对外场干扰具有良好的屏蔽性能。该方法需要的内存和计算量较小,并且使用简单方便。     

外场激励下腔内屏蔽电缆响应的方法研究

将时域有限差分（FDTD）法和外场激励下屏蔽电缆的传输线模型相结合,研究计算了外场激励下带缝金属腔内屏蔽电缆的终端负载响应。首先利用FDTD计算了腔内屏蔽电缆处的激励场,然后由得到的激励场和外场激励下屏蔽电缆的传输线模型计算得到屏蔽电缆的终端响应。研究表明,屏蔽电缆对外场干扰具有良好的屏蔽性能。该方法需要的内存和计算量较小,并且使用简单方便。     

Numerical evaluation of radiation and optical coupling occurring in optical coupler

We present in this work a new mathematical model to analyze and evaluate optical phenomena occurring in the nonuniform optical waveguide used in integrated optics as an optical coupler. By introducing some modifications to the intrinsic integral, we perfectly assess the radiation field present in the adjacent medium of the waveguide and, thus, follow the evolution of the optical coupling from the taper thin film to the substrate and cladding until there is a total energy transfer. The new model that is introduced can be used to evaluate electromagnetic field distribution in three mediums that constitute any nonuniform optical couplers presenting great or low wedge angles.     

基于FDTD的时域混合方法及其在天线前门耦合数值模拟中的应用

强电磁脉冲环境下的平台-机载天线一体化耦合计算属于典型多尺度时域电磁计算问题,采用传统的FDTD方法数值模拟时,由于精细结构的存在导致网格量巨大,计算效率低下。介绍了一种将非均匀FDTD方法与细导线FDTD方法以及多网格集总元件FDTD方法相结合的时域混合方法,能够有效降低计算开销,结合并行计算技术,快速计算得到天线端口上耦合产生的瞬态电压和电流响应,并将该方法成功应用于无人机平台-天线一体化前门耦合数值模拟中。     

Role of propagating slit mode in enhanced transmission through slit arrays in a metallic films

The mechanisms responsible for enhanced transmission of electromagnetic wave through an array of subwavelength slits in a metallic film are analyzed. Theoretical model of the enhanced transmission which takes into account the penetration of electromagnetic field into real metal is developed. Semi-analytical model based on Fabry–Perot formula is considered. Comparison of theoretical model, semi-analytical model and results of numerical simulation of Maxwell equations in time-dependent form (FDTD method) for silver with various geometric parameters is presented. The roles of surface plasmons and plasmon localized along slits are studied.     

有耗介质层上多导体传输线的电磁耦合时域分析方法

目前,针对空间电磁场作用有耗介质层上传输线的电磁耦合,仍缺乏有效的数值分析方法.因此,本文提出一种高效的时域混合算法,很好地解决了有耗介质层上传输线电磁耦合建模难的问题.首先,对经典传输线方程进行改进,推导了适用于有耗介质层上多导体传输线电磁耦合分析的修正传输线方程.然后,结合时域有限差分方法和相应插值技术,求解修正传输线方程,获得多导线及其端接负载上的电压和电流响应,并实现空间电磁场辐射与多导线瞬态响应的同步计算.最后,通过相应计算实例的数值模拟,与CST软件的仿真结果进行对比,验证了时域混合算法的正确性和高效性.     

旋转体时域有限差分法对轴对称亚波长衍射光学元件的分析

采用旋转体时域有限差分法对轴对称亚波长衍射光学元件进行严格的矢量分析.推导了旋转体时域有限差分法的基本计算公式;给出了入射波的设置方法;采用了完全匹配层吸收边界条件;改进了平面波谱传播算法,大大简化了计算过程并提高了计算速度.对多台阶微透镜和二元亚波长微透镜进行分析给出了它们焦平面的电场强度分布.数值计算结果表明,本文的算法可以准确且高效地分析轴对称亚波长衍射光学元件.     

Optimization of the Hartmann-Shack microlens array

In this work we propose to optimize the microlens-array geometry for a Hartmann-Shack wavefront sensor. The optimization makes possible that regular microlens arrays with a larger number of microlenses are replaced by arrays with fewer microlenses located at optimal sampling positions, with no increase in the reconstruction error. The goal is to propose a straightforward and widely accessible numerical method to calculate an optimized microlens array for a known aberration statistics. The optimization comprises the minimization of the wavefront reconstruction error and/or the number of necessary microlenses in the array. We numerically generate, sample and reconstruct the wavefront, and use a genetic algorithm to discover the optimal array geometry. Within an ophthalmological context, as a case study, we demonstrate that an array with only 10 suitably located microlenses can be used to produce reconstruction errors as small as those of a 36-microlens regular array. The same optimization procedure can be employed for any application where the wavefront statistics is known.