Title :
“Effective index method”- Is it valid for nano-circuitry based on Plasmonic gaps?
Author :
Feigenbaum, Eyal ; Afriat, Gal ; Bitan, Gal ; Orenstein, Meir
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Technion, Haifa
Abstract :
The effective index concept validity is studied for plasmonic gap nano-circuitry: waveguides, resonators and self-guiding. Contrary to unique and adverse characteristics of plasmonic modes in nano-devices, the EI analysis fairly agrees with the simulation results.
Keywords :
micro-optics; nanotechnology; surface plasmons; effective index method; nanocircuitry; plasmonic gaps; plasmonic modes; resonators; self-guiding; waveguides; Analytical models; Circuit simulation; Dielectrics; Diffraction; Optical resonators; Optical waveguides; Photonic crystals; Plasmons; Slabs; Waveguide discontinuities; (240.6680) Surface Plasmons; (350.4238) Nanophotonics and photonic crystals;
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
