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: 1346547
• 负责人: Alexander Popov
• 金额: $ 8.18万
• 依托单位: Purdue University
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Standard Grant
• 财政年份: 2013
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2013-07-01 至 2015-08-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=1346547&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.

这项研究的目的是探索纳米级光子学的新途径，并提高对新型超级压缩光子成分的物理（包括量子）操作原理的基本理解。该方法是开发理论，以数值对所提出组件的功能特性进行建模和模拟和研究其潜在能力。 智力优点。该提案在负索引超材料中实现了电磁波的外来特性，落后，这是普通波和后退波的相干非线性光耦合的独特特征，量子干扰的违反直觉效应以及量子工程的方法。它提出了无与伦比的非线性光学方法，以补偿等离子超材料固有的强损失，并控制跨元素的光能分布和转换。散装多层纳米结构的超材料设计的最新进展使得这种机会对于创建独特的设备至关重要。 更广泛的影响。这项研究为基于纳米技术的高优先级，革命性的突破性的跨学科方法做出了贡献。这也将极大地有益于向本科生介绍纳米和设备技术的教育工作。这项努力为增强物理和化学相关课程的课程提供了绝佳的机会，并以跨学科的科学技术领域来解决光子学和纳米工程。特别的重点将放在将学生纳入令人兴奋的现代电气工程领域的全面计算机增强研究计划中，并将其结果传播给社会。跨学科研讨会系列将为本科生开发，以促进他们学习的动力，并扩大对当代科学技术的愿景。