Title :
Optimization of coupling between a metal nanocavity and a free-space Gaussian mode
Author :
Annamalai, Muthiah ; Samudrala, Sarath C. ; Vasilyev, Michael
Author_Institution :
NanoFAB Center, Univ. of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX
Abstract :
We minimize scattering losses and maximize coupling to a given free-space mode from sub-wavelength metal aperture surrounded by periodic corrugations via optimum choice of parameters of the structure.
Keywords :
laser beams; laser modes; light scattering; metallic thin films; nanostructured materials; optical couplers; optical films; optical losses; periodic structures; coupling optimization; metal nanocavity; periodic corrugations; scattering losses minimization; sub-wavelength metal aperture; Apertures; Gaussian processes; Light scattering; Optical coupling; Optical films; Optical losses; Optical scattering; Optical surface waves; Periodic structures; Scattering parameters; (050.6624) Subwavelength structures; (240.6690) Surface waves; (999.9999) Optical nanocavities;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2008 and 2008 Conference on Quantum Electronics and Laser Science. CLEO/QELS 2008. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-859-9
