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Area of Science:

  • Optics and Photonics
  • Condensed Matter Physics

Background:

  • The Goos-Hänchen effect describes the spatial shift of a reflected light beam at an interface.
  • Understanding this shift is crucial for optical sensing and manipulation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To precisely measure the Goos-Hänchen shift.
  • To investigate the shift on a dielectric interface coated with periodic metal stripes.
  • To evaluate the technique's applicability across various incident angles.

Main Methods:

  • Direct measurement of the Goos-Hänchen shift using image analysis.
  • Utilizing a dielectric interface coated with periodic metal stripes.
  • Experimentation with both transverse electric (TE) and transverse magnetic (TM) polarized light.

Main Results:

  • A maximal absolute Goos-Hänchen shift of 5.18 µm for TE polarized light was observed.
  • A maximal absolute Goos-Hänchen shift of 23.39 µm for TM polarized light was observed.
  • The measurement technique proved simple to implement and effective for a wide range of incident angles.

Conclusions:

  • The study successfully demonstrated a precise method for measuring the Goos-Hänchen shift.
  • Periodic metal stripes on dielectric interfaces significantly influence the Goos-Hänchen shift.
  • The developed technique offers a versatile tool for optical research and applications.