Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Language

eng

Publication Date

2009

Publisher

Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE)

Source Publication

Proceedings of SPIE 7468, Adaptive Coded Aperture Imaging, Non-Imaging, and Unconventional Imaging Sensor Systems,

Abstract

This paper discusses our investigation into artificial structures called metamaterials. Metamaterials make it possible to achieve electromagnetic properties not existing in nature. The investigation focuses on the modeling, fabrication and testing of metamaterials at optical frequencies. The main purpose of this research is to identify a method to fabricate the artificial structures. We identify limitations in the fabrication process which are used to build the metamaterials. Measured reflectance data from fabricated devices is then compared with modeled data to identify limitations affecting the "as-built" figure of merit (FOM). Understanding the parameters which limit the FOM will lead to device fabrication improvements and ultimately to components suitable for optical applications such as optical surveillance systems.

Comments

Published version. "Optical metamaterials for photonics applications," in Proceedings of SPIE 7468, Adaptive Coded Aperture Imaging, Non-Imaging, and Unconventional Imaging Sensor Systems, 74680H (24 August 2009). DOI. © (2009) Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE). Used with permission.

Ronald A. Coutu, Jr. was affiliated with Air Force Institute of Technology at the time of publication.

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