Abstract
We investigate a nano-patterning process which creates reproducible periodic surface topological features that range in size from ∼100 μm to ∼20 μm. Specifically, we have fabricated multi-layered thin films consisting of germanium/silicon strata on a planar substrate, with each layer having nanometers thickness. The material processing exploits focused 244 nm ultra-violet laser light and an opto-mechanical setup typically applied to the inscription of fiber gratings, and is based upon the well-known material compaction interaction of ultra-violet light with germanium oxides. We show this process can be extended to create arrays of metal nano-antennas by adding a metal overlay to the thin film. This results in arrays with dimensions that span nanometer- to centimeter-length scales. Also, each nano-antenna consists of “nano-blocks.” Experimental data are presented that show the UV irradiance dosage used to create these metal nanostructures on D-shaped optical fibers has a direct relationship to their transmission spectral characteristics as plasmonic devices.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 195-198 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Optics Letters |
Volume | 44 |
Issue number | 2 |
Early online date | 30 Nov 2018 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2 Jan 2019 |
Bibliographical note
© 2019 Optical Society of America. Article listed as Open Access on journal websiteFunding: Engineering and Physical Sciences Research
Council (EPSRC) (EP/J010391, EP/J010413); H2020
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) COFUND Action
MULTIPLY (713694).