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Sub-wavelength metallic apertures as light enhancement devices

US8535616B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 21, 2009
Grant dateSep 17, 2013
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Expiry dateApr 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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