Controllable Formation of Si Nanostructures Based on Quasi-Plasmonic Planar Nanostructures Formed by Annular-Shaped Femtosecond Laser Pulse

We demonstrate the feasibility to control the confined electromagnetic field by surface plasmon poloritons (SPPs) excitation and scattering modulation based on the pre-processed Au nanostructures under the irradiation of single-shot femtosecond (fs) laser pulse, and then to control the surface tensi...

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Main Authors: Weina Han, Dongfang Li, Furong Liu, Yanping Yuan, Xiaowei Li
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Published: IEEE 2019-01-01
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author Weina Han
Dongfang Li
Furong Liu
Yanping Yuan
Xiaowei Li
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Dongfang Li
Furong Liu
Yanping Yuan
Xiaowei Li
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description We demonstrate the feasibility to control the confined electromagnetic field by surface plasmon poloritons (SPPs) excitation and scattering modulation based on the pre-processed Au nanostructures under the irradiation of single-shot femtosecond (fs) laser pulse, and then to control the surface tension-induced molten Si transport due to the directed lateral temperature profile, thus resulting in the formation of Si nanostructures. Annular-shaped fs laser pulse is employed based on nonlinear optical effect of frequency-doubling process to imprint Au planar nanostructures with various morphologies. Because surface plasmon polaritons can be easily excited and controlled on planar nanostructures of noble metals, the localized electromagnetic field can be effectively modulated by controlling the metallic nanostructures. Thus, the quasi-plasmonic Au nanostructures act as precursors for controlling the subsequent electromagnetic field by fs laser irradiation. Upon irradiation of pre-processed Au nanostructures, confined electromagnetic field induces a specific surface tension profile, causing directional transport of molten Si. After solidification, Si nanostructures of controllable morphologies can be fabricated. Simulation results are in agreement with the theoretical mechanism. Moreover, further optimized modulation of nanodome can be achieved by controlling the focus spot control combined with the polarization state control. This paper provides an effective method for enabling a scalable formation of Si nanostructures.
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spelling doaj-art-1de8274aaa0449e9a76b342ee20616c12025-08-20T02:42:01ZengIEEEIEEE Photonics Journal1943-06552019-01-011141810.1109/JPHOT.2019.29308018771245Controllable Formation of Si Nanostructures Based on Quasi-Plasmonic Planar Nanostructures Formed by Annular-Shaped Femtosecond Laser PulseWeina Han0https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7703-2957Dongfang Li1Furong Liu2Yanping Yuan3Xiaowei Li4Laser Micro/Nano Fabrication Laboratory, School of Mechanical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, ChinaBeijing Engineering Research Center of Applied Laser Technology, Institute of Laser Engineering, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, ChinaBeijing Engineering Research Center of Applied Laser Technology, Institute of Laser Engineering, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, ChinaBeijing Engineering Research Center of Applied Laser Technology, Institute of Laser Engineering, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, ChinaLaser Micro/Nano Fabrication Laboratory, School of Mechanical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, ChinaWe demonstrate the feasibility to control the confined electromagnetic field by surface plasmon poloritons (SPPs) excitation and scattering modulation based on the pre-processed Au nanostructures under the irradiation of single-shot femtosecond (fs) laser pulse, and then to control the surface tension-induced molten Si transport due to the directed lateral temperature profile, thus resulting in the formation of Si nanostructures. Annular-shaped fs laser pulse is employed based on nonlinear optical effect of frequency-doubling process to imprint Au planar nanostructures with various morphologies. Because surface plasmon polaritons can be easily excited and controlled on planar nanostructures of noble metals, the localized electromagnetic field can be effectively modulated by controlling the metallic nanostructures. Thus, the quasi-plasmonic Au nanostructures act as precursors for controlling the subsequent electromagnetic field by fs laser irradiation. Upon irradiation of pre-processed Au nanostructures, confined electromagnetic field induces a specific surface tension profile, causing directional transport of molten Si. After solidification, Si nanostructures of controllable morphologies can be fabricated. Simulation results are in agreement with the theoretical mechanism. Moreover, further optimized modulation of nanodome can be achieved by controlling the focus spot control combined with the polarization state control. This paper provides an effective method for enabling a scalable formation of Si nanostructures.https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/8771245/Annular-shaped femtosecond lasersurface plasmon polaritonsplanar metallic nanostructureSi nanostructures
spellingShingle Weina Han
Dongfang Li
Furong Liu
Yanping Yuan
Xiaowei Li
Controllable Formation of Si Nanostructures Based on Quasi-Plasmonic Planar Nanostructures Formed by Annular-Shaped Femtosecond Laser Pulse
IEEE Photonics Journal
Annular-shaped femtosecond laser
surface plasmon polaritons
planar metallic nanostructure
Si nanostructures
title Controllable Formation of Si Nanostructures Based on Quasi-Plasmonic Planar Nanostructures Formed by Annular-Shaped Femtosecond Laser Pulse
title_full Controllable Formation of Si Nanostructures Based on Quasi-Plasmonic Planar Nanostructures Formed by Annular-Shaped Femtosecond Laser Pulse
title_fullStr Controllable Formation of Si Nanostructures Based on Quasi-Plasmonic Planar Nanostructures Formed by Annular-Shaped Femtosecond Laser Pulse
title_full_unstemmed Controllable Formation of Si Nanostructures Based on Quasi-Plasmonic Planar Nanostructures Formed by Annular-Shaped Femtosecond Laser Pulse
title_short Controllable Formation of Si Nanostructures Based on Quasi-Plasmonic Planar Nanostructures Formed by Annular-Shaped Femtosecond Laser Pulse
title_sort controllable formation of si nanostructures based on quasi plasmonic planar nanostructures formed by annular shaped femtosecond laser pulse
topic Annular-shaped femtosecond laser
surface plasmon polaritons
planar metallic nanostructure
Si nanostructures
url https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/8771245/
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