Refractive index of micro/nano structured dielectric materials

F. Flory; L. Escoubas; J. J. Simon; P. Torchio; T. Mazingue; T. Mangeat

doi:10.1117/12.756736

1 August 2007 Refractive index of micro/nano structured dielectric materials

F. Flory, L. Escoubas, J. J. Simon, P. Torchio, T. Mazingue, T. Mangeat

Proceedings Volume 6785, ROMOPTO 2006: Eighth Conference on Optics; 67851R (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.756736
Event: ROMOPTO 2006: Eighth Conference on Optics, 2006, Sibiu, Romania

Abstract

The concept of refractive index has to be revisited for micro or nano structured materials. The refractive index is generally linked to the group phase velocity of the light wave traveling through a media. With such a definition it must be associated to the effective index in waveguides or in photonic crystals. This last point leads to the concept of metamaterials. The fundamental problem of the optical properties of nanostructured materials is tackled. With the progresses of nanotechnologies it becomes now possible to control the nanostructure of materials. Refractive index engineering, artificial anisotropy and antireflection structures are now possible. This paves the way to new applications concerning photonic crystals, integrated optics, micro sensors, solar cells... Some examples of applications are given.

Citation Download Citation

F. Flory, L. Escoubas, J. J. Simon, P. Torchio, T. Mazingue, and T. Mangeat "Refractive index of micro/nano structured dielectric materials", Proc. SPIE 6785, ROMOPTO 2006: Eighth Conference on Optics, 67851R (1 August 2007); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.756736

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available