PLASMONIC MODULATOR INCORPORATING A SOLID-STATE PHASE CHANGE MATERIAL
摘要
<p>Systems and methods are provided for modulating light of a wavelength of interest. The modulator assembly includes a plasmonic layer that supports surface plasmon polaritons at the wavelength of interest and a layer of solid-state phase change material having a first phase in which it is substantially transparent to light of the wavelength of interest and a second phase in which it is substantially opaque to light of the wavelength of interest. A control mechanism is configured to alter the phase of the solid-state phase change material between the first phase and the second phase. Each of the plasmonic layer and the layer of solid-state phase change material are configured as to provide a plasmonic mode of transmission for light of the wavelength of interest.</p>
申请公布号
EP2791732(A4)
申请公布日期
2015.08.12
申请号
EP20120856619
申请日期
2012.11.16
申请人
NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION;CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY;SWEATLOCK, LUKE
发明人
SWEATLOCK, LUKE;DIEST, KENNETH;MA, JAMES;JANKOVIC, VLADAN;PRYCE, IMOGEN;BRIGGS, RYAN;ATWATER, HENRY