Year: 2014
Type: article
Abstract: Dielectric and metallic gratings have been studied for more than a century. Nevertheless, novel optical phenomena and fabrication techniques have emerged recently and have opened new perspectives for applications in the visible and infrared domains. Here, we review the design rules and the resonant mechanisms that can lead to very efficient light-matter interactions in sub-wavelength nanostructure arrays. We emphasize the role of symmetries and free-space coupling of resonant structures. We present the different scenarios for perfect optical absorption, transmission or reflection of plane waves in resonant nanostructures. We discuss the fabrication issues, experimental achievements and emerging applications of resonant nanostructure arrays.
Source: Reports on Progress in Physics
Author: Stéphane Collin
Institution: Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique
Language: English
Field: Materials Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
Funder: Agence Nationale de la Recherche
OpenAlex ID: W1984722364