An ultrathin quarter-wave nano-plate based on detuned plasmonic nanoantennas

Yang Zhao, Andrea Alu

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Abstract

We analyze and experimentally demonstrate the design of an ultrathin quarter-wave plate based on detuned plasmonic nanoantennas. We explore the theoretical possibilities offered by thin metasurfaces to manipulate the polarization state of impinging light, and propose an optimal design to realize quarter-wave metasurface plates, analyzing their frequency and angular response. One of the most interesting features of our design is the large degree of linear polarization output for circularly polarized input over broad bandwidths in the visible, despite the extreme thinness. The geometry is implemented with one-step planar lithography, providing opportunities for integration in optical systems for polarization control, detection and sensing at the nanoscale.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2012 IEEE International Symposiumon Antennas and Propagation, APSURSI 2012 - Proceedings
DOIs
StatePublished - 2012
Externally publishedYes
EventJoint 2012 IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation and USNC-URSI National Radio Science Meeting, APSURSI 2012 - Chicago, IL, United States
Duration: Jul 8 2012Jul 14 2012

Publication series

NameIEEE Antennas and Propagation Society, AP-S International Symposium (Digest)
ISSN (Print)1522-3965

Other

OtherJoint 2012 IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation and USNC-URSI National Radio Science Meeting, APSURSI 2012
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityChicago, IL
Period7/8/127/14/12

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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