Hierarchical architectures based on optical near-field interactions

Naoya Tate; Wataru Nomura; Takashi Yatsui; Makoto Naruse; Motoichi Ohtsu

doi:10.1117/12.795674

28 August 2008 Hierarchical architectures based on optical near-field interactions

Naoya Tate, Wataru Nomura, Takashi Yatsui, Makoto Naruse, Motoichi Ohtsu

Proceedings Volume 7033, Plasmonics: Nanoimaging, Nanofabrication, and Their Applications IV; 703305 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.795674
Event: NanoScience + Engineering, 2008, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

"Nanophotonics" uses the local interaction between nanometric particles via optical near-fields to bring "qualitative innovation" to the field of optical technology. Optical near-field interactions respond hierarchically at the nanometer scale, allowing unique nanophotonic functions. We defined two kinds of hierarchical optical near-field interactions: those between optical far- and near-fields, and those in the optical near-field only. We demonstrated these hierarchical effects numerically and experimentally using several prototype "nanophotonic architectures." The first, a "hierarchical hologram," operated in both the far- and near-fields with few adverse effects. We also demonstrated hierarchical effects in the optical near-field by core-shell metal nanostructures. Hierarchical nanoscale architectures could allow single optical devices to perform multiple functions. The practical realization of such devices could have a major impact, for example, in the field of optical security.

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Naoya Tate, Wataru Nomura, Takashi Yatsui, Makoto Naruse, and Motoichi Ohtsu "Hierarchical architectures based on optical near-field interactions", Proc. SPIE 7033, Plasmonics: Nanoimaging, Nanofabrication, and Their Applications IV, 703305 (28 August 2008); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.795674

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