Ballato et al., 2006 - Google Patents
Plasmon-photon coupled optical devicesBallato et al., 2006
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- Ballato J
- Carroll D
- Dimaio J
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The present invention is directed to optical devices. More specifically, the disclosed devices include a film defining a periodic array of surface elements so as to give rise to surface plasmon polaritons. The film also includes at least a single aperture having a diameter less …
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