Sub-wavelength metallic apertures as light enhancement devices
US8535616B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 21, 2009 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 8, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/1226
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Light enhancement devices, applications for the light enhancement devices, and methods for making the light enhancement devices are provided. The light enhancement devices include a substrate and a film of metal disposed over the substrate, the film of metal including at least one cavity. The cavity may be of various shapes depending on the desired application.
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