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Improved method for computing of light-matter interaction in multilayer corrugated structures.

Alexander V Korovin¹

¹Institute for Physics of Semiconductors, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kiev, Ukraine. korovin@isp.kiev.ua

Journal of the Optical Society of America. A, Optics, Image Science, and Vision

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Summary

A new method improves light-matter interaction calculations for periodic structures. This approach enhances accuracy and reduces computation time for light propagation through various media.

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Area of Science:

Optics and Photonics
Computational Electromagnetics
Materials Science

Background:

Accurate modeling of light propagation in periodic structures is crucial for optical device design.
Existing methods like the Chandezon method face limitations in computational efficiency and accuracy for complex media.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop an improved computational method for calculating light-matter interactions in multilayer periodically corrugated structures.
To enhance the accuracy and reduce the computational time compared to existing methods.

Main Methods:

Utilized a differential formalism for Maxwell's equations with a curvilinear nonorthogonal coordinate system to simplify boundary conditions.
Expressed electromagnetic fields as a superposition of partial plane waves.
Applied the method to calculate long-range surface plasmon polaritons.

Main Results:

The new method significantly reduces computation time.
The method demonstrates increased accuracy compared to the Chandezon method.
Successful numerical demonstration via calculation of long-range surface plasmon polaritons.

Conclusions:

The developed method offers a more efficient and accurate approach for analyzing light propagation in complex periodic structures.
The method shows potential for extension to calculations involving thin absorptive films with varied periodic profiles.