Abstract
Recently demonstrated 'light-wells'-free-electron-driven tuneable nanoscale light sources-generate optical photons as electrons travel down a nano-hole through a metal-dielectric multilayer structure. We report here on the application of boundary element modeling methods to the simulation of light-well output characteristics. The model is found to successfully reproduce the key features observed in experiment and as such will aid in the development and optimization of future device structures. © 2010 IOP Publishing Ltd.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 024012 |
Journal | Journal of Optics A: Pure and Applied Optics |
Volume | 12 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 9 Feb 2010 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Free-electron
- Light source
- Nanoscale emitter
- Tuneable
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics