Title :
Polarizing properties of three-dimensional helical metamaterials
Author :
Gansel, J.K. ; Thiel, M. ; Wegener, M. ; Bade, K. ; Saile, V. ; von Freymann, G. ; Linden, S.
Author_Institution :
Center for Functional Nano Struct., Univ. Karlsruhe (TH), Karlsruhe, Germany
Abstract :
We investigate the polarizing properties of chiral photonic metamaterials composed of three-dimensional metal helices. The calculated spectra reveal pronounced circular dichroism. Our geometry parameters are compatible with fabrication via direct laser writing and electrodeposition.
Keywords :
electrodeposition; laser materials processing; metamaterials; 3D helical metamaterials; 3D metal helices; chiral photonic metamaterials; circular dichroism; direct laser writing; electrodeposition; polarizing properties; Frequency; Gold; Metamaterials; Optical device fabrication; Optical polarization; Optical refraction; Optical variables control; Refractive index; Resonance; Writing; (110.6895) Three-dimensional lithography; (160.3918) Metamaterials; (220.4000) Microstructure fabrication;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2009 and 2009 Conference on Quantum electronics and Laser Science Conference. CLEO/QELS 2009. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
