Title :
Optical antennas for enhanced light absorption and emission
Author_Institution :
Inst. of Opt., Univ. of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA
Abstract :
The introduction of the antenna concept into the optical, infrared and terahertz frequency regime holds promise for a wide range of novel technological applications. Optical antennas can be employed to enhance the efficiency of photovoltaics, to release energy from nanoscale light-emitting devices, and to boost the efficiency of photochemical or photophysical detectors. In this presentation, I will outline the physical properties of optical antennas, review relevant history and recent work.
Keywords :
antennas; light absorption; optical elements; infrared frequency; light absorption; light emission; nanoscale light-emitting devices; optical antennas; photochemical detectors; photophysical detectors; photovoltaics; terahertz frequency; Electron optics; Integrated optics; Microwave antennas; Optical detectors; Optical device fabrication; Stimulated emission;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), 2011 Conference on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-1223-4
