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Spectral and Angle-Resolved Magneto-Optical Characterization of Photonic Nanostructures
Published on: November 21, 2019
Simple magneto-optic transition metal models for time-domain simulations.
Christian Wolff1, Rogelio Rodríguez-Oliveros, Kurt Busch
1Max–Born–Institut, Max–Born–Straße 2A, D-12489 Berlin, Germany. cwolff@physik.hu-berlin.de
Optics Express
|June 6, 2013
Summary
This study presents accurate models for magneto-optic effects in transition metals like nickel, cobalt, and iron, crucial for nano-optics. The models are validated for use in time-domain simulations.
Area of Science:
- Nano-optics
- Computational electromagnetics
- Materials science
Background:
- Magneto-optic effects in transition metals are vital for nano-optics.
- Efficient modeling of these effects is an ongoing challenge.
- Accurate material models are needed for advanced simulations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate efficient material models for the magneto-optic effects of transition metals (Ni, Co, Fe).
- To formulate anisotropic responses for time-domain simulations.
- To provide parameter fits for practical application.
Main Methods:
- Discussion of material models for linear dielectric properties.
- Formulation of anisotropic response using auxiliary differential equations.
- Validation using the Discontinuous Galerkin time-domain (DGTD) method.
Main Results:
- General discussion of appropriate material models provided.
- Parameter fits for transition metal dielectric properties are presented.
- Anisotropic response formulated for time-domain simulations.
Conclusions:
- The proposed material models and their DGTD implementation are validated.
- The study offers a pathway for efficient magneto-optic simulations in nano-optics.
- This work contributes to the understanding and application of magneto-optic effects.
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