Toward high throughput optical metamaterial assemblies

Optical metamaterials have unique engineered optical properties. These properties arise from the careful organization of plasmonic elements. Transitioning these properties from laboratory experiments to functional materials may lead to disruptive technologies for controlling light. A significant iss...

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Published in:Applied optics (2004) 2015-11, Vol.54 (31), p.F61-F69
Main Authors: Fontana, Jake, Ratna, Banahalli R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Assemblies
Devices
Metamaterials
Nanostructure
Optical properties
Organizations
Plasmonics
Strategy
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Summary:Optical metamaterials have unique engineered optical properties. These properties arise from the careful organization of plasmonic elements. Transitioning these properties from laboratory experiments to functional materials may lead to disruptive technologies for controlling light. A significant issue impeding the realization of optical metamaterial devices is the need for robust and efficient assembly strategies to govern the order of the nanometer-sized elements while enabling macroscopic throughput. This mini-review critically highlights recent approaches and challenges in creating these artificial materials. As the ability to assemble optical metamaterials improves, new unforeseen opportunities may arise for revolutionary optical devices.
ISSN:1559-128X
2155-3165
DOI:10.1364/AO.54.000F61