Theoretical studies and numerical simulations of backward-wave photonic micro devices.

后波光子微器件的理论研究和数值模拟。

• 批准号: 1028353
• 负责人: Alexander Popov
• 金额: --
• 依托单位: University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Standard Grant
• 财政年份: 2010
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2010-09-15 至 2013-09-30
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=1028353&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: Theoretical; studies; numerical; simulations; backward

THE OBJECTIVE of this research is to explore new avenues for nanoscale photonics and to improve fundamental understanding of physical (including quantum) operational principles of novel class of ultracompact photonic components. THE APPROACH is to develop theory, to numerically model and simulate functional properties of the proposed components and to investigate their potential capabilities. INTELLECTUAL MERITS. The proposal implements an exotic property, backwardness, of electromagnetic waves in negative-index metamaterials, unique features of coherent nonlinear-optical coupling of ordinary and backward waves, counterintuitive effects of quantum interference and methods of quantum engineering. It presents unparallel, nonlinear-optical approach to compensating strong losses inherent to plasmonic metamaterials and to control light energy distribution and conversion across metafilms. Recent advances in design of bulk multilayered nanostructured metamaterials make such opportunities crucially important for creation of unique devices. BROADER IMPACTS. This research contributes to synergetic interdisciplinary approach to nanotechnology-based, high priority, revolutionary breakthroughs in optical processing technologies. It will also greatly benefit educational efforts for introducing nano and device technologies to undergraduate students. The effort provides excellent opportunities for enhancing the curriculum of related courses in physics and chemistry and for addressing photonics and nanoengineering as the interdisciplinary science and technology areas. Special focus will be placed on incorporating students into a comprehensive computer-enhanced research program in the exciting field of modern electrical engineering and on disseminating its results to society. Interdisciplinary seminar series will be developed for undergraduate students to foster their motivation in learning and to broader their vision of contemporary science and technology.

本研究的目的是探索纳米光子学的新途径，并提高对新型超紧凑光子器件的物理（包括量子）操作原理的基本理解。该方法是发展理论，对拟议组件的功能特性进行数值建模和模拟，并研究其潜在能力。 智力优势。该提案实现了负折射率超材料中电磁波的奇异属性，落后性，普通波和后向波的相干非线性光学耦合的独特功能，量子干涉的反直觉效应和量子工程方法。它提出了非平行的，非线性光学方法来补偿等离子体超材料固有的强损耗，并控制光能分布和转换跨超薄膜。最近在设计大块多层纳米结构超材料方面的进展使得这种机会对于创建独特的器件至关重要。 更广泛的影响。这项研究有助于协同跨学科的方法，以纳米技术为基础，高优先级，革命性的突破，在光学加工技术。这也将大大有利于教育工作，介绍纳米和设备技术的本科生。这一努力为加强物理和化学相关课程的课程设置以及将光子学和纳米工程作为跨学科科学和技术领域加以处理提供了极好的机会。将特别关注将学生纳入现代电气工程令人兴奋的领域的全面计算机增强研究计划，并将其成果传播给社会。跨学科研讨会系列将为本科生开发，以培养他们的学习动机，并扩大他们对当代科学和技术的视野。