Quenched transmission of light through ultrathin metal films

Sanshui Xiao (Invited author), N. Asger Mortensen (Invited author)

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    Abstract

    We discuss optical properties of ultrathin metal films, with particular attention to the phenomenon of quenched transmission. Transmission of light through an optically ultrathin metal film with a thickness comparable to its skin depth is significant. We demonstrate the quenched transmission through the ultrathin metal films when they are periodically modulated. We also discuss the physics behind it and explain how this abnormal phenomenon is ascribed to surface plasmon resonance effects.
    Original languageEnglish
    JournalProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
    Volume8104
    Pages (from-to)81040B
    ISSN0277-786X
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2011
    EventNanostructured Thin Films - San Diego, California, USA
    Duration: 1 Jan 2011 → …
    Conference number: 4

    Conference

    ConferenceNanostructured Thin Films
    Number4
    CitySan Diego, California, USA
    Period01/01/2011 → …

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    Keywords

    • Diffraction and gratings
    • Optics at surfaces

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