Computational Nanophotonics

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Multilayer Coupled Nanoplasmonic Structures and Related Computational Techniques

Mina Ray and Mahua Bera

CONTENTS

9.1    Introduction

9.2    Mathematical Formulations

9.2.1    Physics of SPR

9.2.2    Generalized Mathematical Formulation (N-Layer Model) Based on Characteristic Transfer Matrix Method

9.3    Computational Procedure for Reflectivity Calculation

9.4    Classification of Different Nanoplasmonic Structures

9.5    Simulation of Resonance Curves for Different Nanoplasmonic Structures

9.5.1    2D Resonance Curves

9.5.2    3D Resonance Curves

9.5.2.1    Analysis for Conventional SPR Structure

9.5.2.2    Analysis for Modified Coupled Nanoplasmonic Resonant Structure

9.6    Metal Thickness Optimization

9.7    Applications in Nanophotonics ...