Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Mesh Analysis for AC Circuits01:12

Mesh Analysis for AC Circuits

821
In the domain of radio communication, the significance of impedance matching must be considered. It is crucial to ensure the efficient transmission of signals between radio transmitters and receivers. Achieving this balance involves using impedance-matching circuits, with one fundamental configuration comprising a resistor, capacitor, and inductor.
The process of harmonizing these impedances begins with a clear understanding of the input and output signals. Once these signals are known, the...
821
Metal-Semiconductor Junctions01:24

Metal-Semiconductor Junctions

1.4K
The contact of metal and semiconductor can lead to the formation of a junction with either Schottky or Ohmic behavior.
Schottky Barriers
Schottky barriers arise when a metal with a work function (Φm) contacts a semiconductor with a different work function (Φs). Initially, electrons transfer until the Fermi levels of the metal and semiconductor align at equilibrium. For instance, if Φm > Φs, the semiconductor Fermi level is higher than the metal's before contact. The...
1.4K
Biasing of Metal-Semiconductor Junctions01:27

Biasing of Metal-Semiconductor Junctions

919
Biasing metal-semiconductor junctions involves applying a voltage across the junction. Specifically, the metal is connected to a voltage source, while the semiconductor is grounded. This technique is essential for controlling the direction and magnitude of current flow in electronic devices, including diodes, transistors, and photovoltaic cells.
In Schottky junctions, where the semiconductor is n-type, applying a positive voltage to the metal relative to the semiconductor reduces its Fermi...
919
Magnetic Damping01:17

Magnetic Damping

1.3K
Eddy currents can produce significant drag on motion, called magnetic damping. For instance, when a metallic pendulum bob swings between the poles of a strong magnet, significant drag acts on the bob as it enters and leaves the field, quickly damping the motion.
If, however, the bob is a slotted metal plate, the magnet produces a much smaller effect. When a slotted metal plate enters the field, an emf is induced by the change in flux; however, it is less effective because the slots limit the...
1.3K
Impedances and Admittance01:23

Impedances and Admittance

1.4K
In the realm of AC circuits, passive circuit elements like resistors, inductors, and capacitors take on a different character when characterized by phasor voltage and current. Their behavior is expressed through impedance, a vital concept in AC circuit analysis.
Impedance is a measure of resistance to sinusoidal current flow in an AC circuit. Unlike their behavior in DC circuits, where inductors appear as short circuits and capacitors as open circuits, the behavior of these components in AC...
1.4K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Harmonic generation from silicon membranes at visible and ultraviolet wavelengths.

Optics express·2023
Same author

Harmonic generation from gold nanolayers: bound and hot electron contributions to nonlinear dispersion.

Optics express·2021
Same author

Optically transparent microwave absorber based on water-based moth-eye structures.

Optics express·2021
Same author

Reevaluation of radiation reaction and consequences for light-matter interactions at the nanoscale.

Optics express·2018
Same author

Graphene-based perfect optical absorbers harnessing guided mode resonances.

Optics express·2015
Same author

Graphene-based absorber exploiting guided mode resonances in one-dimensional gratings.

Optics express·2015

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 6, 2026

Simulation, Fabrication and Characterization of THz Metamaterial Absorbers
13:44

Simulation, Fabrication and Characterization of THz Metamaterial Absorbers

Published on: December 27, 2012

15.0K

Impedance matched thin metamaterials make metals absorbing.

N Mattiucci1, M J Bloemer, N Aközbek

  • 1AEgis Tech., Nanogenesis Division 410 Jan Davis Dr, Huntsville, AL 35806, USA.

Scientific Reports
|November 14, 2013
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Researchers developed novel thin-film metamaterials that act as highly efficient, broadband light absorbers from UV to IR. This breakthrough offers cost-effective solutions for solar energy, detectors, and stealth applications.

More Related Videos

Scalable Solution-processed Fabrication Strategy for High-performance, Flexible, Transparent Electrodes with Embedded Metal Mesh
11:09

Scalable Solution-processed Fabrication Strategy for High-performance, Flexible, Transparent Electrodes with Embedded Metal Mesh

Published on: June 23, 2017

9.4K
Fabricating Metamaterials Using the Fiber Drawing Method
11:57

Fabricating Metamaterials Using the Fiber Drawing Method

Published on: October 18, 2012

13.6K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 6, 2026

Simulation, Fabrication and Characterization of THz Metamaterial Absorbers
13:44

Simulation, Fabrication and Characterization of THz Metamaterial Absorbers

Published on: December 27, 2012

15.0K
Scalable Solution-processed Fabrication Strategy for High-performance, Flexible, Transparent Electrodes with Embedded Metal Mesh
11:09

Scalable Solution-processed Fabrication Strategy for High-performance, Flexible, Transparent Electrodes with Embedded Metal Mesh

Published on: June 23, 2017

9.4K
Fabricating Metamaterials Using the Fiber Drawing Method
11:57

Fabricating Metamaterials Using the Fiber Drawing Method

Published on: October 18, 2012

13.6K

Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Optics
  • Nanotechnology

Background:

  • Metals typically reflect most electromagnetic radiation.
  • Tailoring metal absorption properties is crucial for various optical applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate a novel method for creating highly efficient, broadband light absorbers.
  • To utilize effective metamaterial properties of metallo-dielectric multilayers for tailored absorption.

Main Methods:

  • Designing and fabricating thin, periodic metallo-dielectric multilayers.
  • Exploiting a broadband, non-resonant surface impedance matching mechanism.
  • Testing absorber performance across the ultraviolet (UV) to infrared (IR) spectrum.

Main Results:

  • Achieved omnidirectional, polarization-independent absorption exceeding 99% in principle.
  • Demonstrated absorbers are extremely thin (<1 micron).
  • The absorption mechanism is broadband, covering UV to IR frequencies.

Conclusions:

  • Developed a cost-effective approach for designing efficient light absorbers.
  • The technology has potential applications in solar energy, infrared detection, and stealth.
  • This work opens new possibilities for advanced optical material design.