Optimizing Scattering Coefficients of Disordered Metamaterials Using the Finite-Difference Time-Domain Method

Authors

  • Adam Mock School of Engineering and Technology Science of Advanced Materials Program Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48859
  • Sheldon Hewlett School of Engineering and Technology Science of Advanced Materials Program Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48859

Keywords:

Time-Domain Method, Finite-Difference

Abstract

A technique based on the finite-difference timedomain method is presented for calculating optical transmission and reflection of disordered nanoparticle stacks. The approach is used to optimize a nanoparticle stack exhibiting greater than 98% average absorption over the visible spectrum.

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Published

2021-07-14

How to Cite

[1]
Adam Mock and Sheldon Hewlett, “Optimizing Scattering Coefficients of Disordered Metamaterials Using the Finite-Difference Time-Domain Method”, ACES Journal, vol. 34, no. 02, pp. 308–309, Jul. 2021.

Issue

2019: Vol 34 Iss 2

Section

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