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¹National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures and Department of Physics, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China.

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Optics
Condensed Matter Physics

Background:

Achieving transparency in metals has been a long-standing scientific challenge with potential for diverse applications.
Previous methods for metal transparency were limited in bandwidth or efficiency.

Purpose of the Study:

To demonstrate a novel method for achieving broadband transparency in metallic plates.
To investigate the influence of metal thickness on transmission efficiency.

Main Methods:

Fabrication of metallic plates with precisely engineered narrow slit arrays.
Experimental characterization of optical transmission properties across a wide range of frequencies.

Main Results:

Demonstrated unprecedented broadband transparency in metallic plates patterned with narrow slit arrays.
Observed high transmission efficiency that remained largely unaffected by variations in metal thickness.
Confirmed the broad applicability of the phenomenon across different bandwidths.

Conclusions:

Narrow slit arrays offer a viable route to achieving broadband transparency in metals.
The developed technique provides a guideline for creating novel optical and electronic devices.
Potential applications include transparent conducting panels, advanced metamaterials, and efficient antireflective solar cells.