A semi-log-periodic array of spheroidal nanoelements: broadbanding nanoantennas

Nanoantenna arrays can offer unique possibilities for large local-field enhancement, high directivity, and also wavelength tunability over a wide spectral range. In this paper, a semi-log-periodic array of nanospheroidal elements has been studied, which exhibits a narrower beam and also a higher electric field enhancement in comparison with an equal size, equally distanced array of the same element. Through the numerical simulations, it has been presented that the suggested array is of a great potential for improvement of the directivity as well as the electric field enhancement over similar designs. Moreover, a considerable change has been observed in the electric field through gradual transformation of elements from sphere to very thin rod. Next, the effect of geometrical parameters on local-field enhancement has been investigated as a complementary job. Finally, it has been demonstrated that adjusting the number of elements can provide a narrower beam.