Applications
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A T-Matrix Based Approach to Homogenize Artificial Materials
The computation of new materials as 3D lattices poses a large computational effort. Here, a homogenization method based on the effective transition matrix is introduced for efficient analysis. A combination with quantum-chemical and Maxwell solvers allows us to efficiently compute the response of arbitrarily-shaped volumetric patchworks of structured molecular materials and metamaterials.
B. Zerulla, et al., A T-Matrix Based Approach to Homogenize Artificial Materials. Adv. Optical Mater., 11, 2201564 (2023).
2023 DOI Publication link
Metamaterials, Light Scattering Computation
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Universal Active Metasurfaces for Ultimate Wavefront Molding by Manipulating the Reflection Singularities
An innovative design strategy for active metasurfaces, relying on the position of topological singularities to address full phase modulation of light with almost unity efficiency is presented. The metasurfaces consist of asymmetric Gires–Tournois resonators and their optical properties are computed with JCMsuite.
M. Elsawy, et al. Universal Active Metasurfaces for Ultimate Wavefront Molding by Manipulating the Reflection Singularities. Laser & Photonics Reviews, 17, 2200880 (2023).
2023 DOI Publication link
Metamaterials, integrated optics, optical resonators and antennas, Light Scattering Computation
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Forward simulation of coherent beams on grating structures for coherent scatterometry
A coherent illumination model for scattering of focused beams such as Gaussian- and Bessel beams by periodic structures such as line gratings is presented. The model is then compared with strategies implemented on large-scale super-cells and inverse Floquet-transform strategies to superimpose both near- and far fields coherently.
M. Hammerschmidt, et al. Forward simulation of coherent beams on grating structures for coherent scatterometry. Proc. SPIE PC12619, PC1261907 (2023).
2023 DOI Publication link
diffractive optics, Advanced Finite Element Methods, Light Scattering Computation
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Inverse Design of a Hybrid Mie-Tamm Photonic Structure as a Highly Directional Gigahertz Single-Photon Source
A highly directional Gigahertz single-photon source, based on the concept of a hybrid Mie-Tamm resonance is presented. JCMsuit is applied for the parameter optimization, herein geometric properties and the dipole position are studied.
J.M. Llorens, et al., Inverse Design of a Hybrid Mie-Tamm Photonic Structure as a Highly Directional Gigahertz Single-Photon Source. Phys. Rev. Applied, 19, 034054 (2023).
2023 DOI Publication link
Light Sources, Light Scattering Computation
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Scalable deterministic integration of two quantum dots into an on-chip quantum circuit
An integrated quantum photonic circuit with two deterministically integrated quantum emitters is presented. Full 3D simulations with JCMsuite are performed to optimize the nanobeam cavity concerning the Purcell factor and the coupling efficiency into the waveguide.
S. Li, et al. Scalable deterministic integration of two quantum dots into an on-chip quantum circuit. ACS Photonics, 10. Jg., Nr. 8, S. 2846-2853, (2023).
2023 DOI Publication link
Light Sources, integrated optics, optical resonators and antennas, quantum optics, Light Scattering Computation
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Uniform Huygens Metasurfaces with Postfabrication Phase Pattern Recording Functionality
A novel way for the design and the fabrication of phase-gradient Huygens metasurfaces, which uses laser-annealing of uniform particles made of As_2S_3 glass, is presented. Within the design process, numerical simulations are performed with JCMsuite to compute the reflection, transmission, and positions of poles and zeros.
E. Mikheeva, et al., Uniform Huygens Metasurfaces with Postfabrication Phase Pattern Recording Functionality. ACS Photonics, 10, 1538–1546 (2023).
2023 DOI Publication link
Metamaterials, Light Scattering Computation, Resonance Mode Computation
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Nanoscale grating characterization using EUV scatterometry and soft x-ray scattering with plasma and synchrotron radiation
A compact source of extreme ultraviolet (EUV) for the characterization of samples in the EUV spectral range is presented and compared to a reference measurement with synchroton radiation. For the parameter reconstruction from the scattering data, numerical simulations with JCMsuite are performed with determined accuracy.
L. M. Lohr, et al. Nanoscale grating characterization using EUV scatterometry and soft x-ray scattering with plasma and synchrotron radiation, Appl. Opt., 62, 117 (2023).
2023 DOI Publication link
Optical and EUV Lithography, Light Scattering Computation, Optimization and Parameter Retrieval Methods
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Transcending the Rayleigh Hypothesis with multipolar sources distributed across the topological skeleton of a scattere
The Rayleigh Hypothesis is a well-known semi-analytical method for solving scattering problems with complex geometries and nontrivial near-fields. Here, an alternative representation of the fields by several sources, distributed on the skeleton of the scatterer is presented, where Scattering solutions are computed with JCMsuite.
A. G. Lamprianidis, et al., Transcending the Rayleigh Hypothesis with multipolar sources distributed across the topological skeleton of a scattere. JQSRT, 296, 108455 (2023).
2023 DOI Publication link
other fields, Light Scattering Computation
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Rigorous modeling of a confocal microscope
To build a reliable simulation tool for confocal microscopes, numerical studies with different software are performed and compared, one of them JCMsuite. Here, a line grating is investigated and the concept of the image formation method is presented.
S. Wyss, et al. Rigorous modeling of a confocal microscope. Proc. SPIE 12619, Modeling Aspects in Optical Metrology IX, 126190Q (2023).
2023 DOI
other fields, Light Scattering Computation
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3D-nanoprinted on-chip antiresonant waveguide with hollow core and microgaps for integrated optofluidic spectroscopy
For the application field of optofluidics and liquid-based spectroscopy, the properties of hollow-core microgap waveguides are investigated. A good agreement of numerical simulations and experiments is shown.
J. Kim, et al. 3D-nanoprinted on-chip antiresonant waveguide with hollow core and microgaps for integrated optofluidic spectroscopy. Opt. Express, 31, 2833 (2023).
2023 DOI Publication link
Optical Metrology and Sensing, Photonic Waveguides and Fibers, Light Scattering Computation
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Optical Spectra of Plasmon–Exciton Core–Shell Nanoparticles: A Heuristic Quantum Approach
In this publication, a model to describe light-matter coupling in plasmonic core-shell nanocavities is presented and results are compared to measurements. The model brings the classical electromagnetic description together with a two-level system description, derived from Bloch equations.
F. Stete, et al. Optical Spectra of Plasmon–Exciton Core–Shell Nanoparticles: A Heuristic Quantum Approach. ACS Photonics , 10, 2511–2520 (2023).
2023 DOI Publication link
plasmonics, quantum optics, Light Scattering Computation
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Optical Simulations of Perovskite-Perovskite Tandem Solar Cells
Simulations with JCMsuite of the optical properties of planar and nanotextured perovskite/perovskite solar cells are presented. The thickness of the HG perovskite is varied and results are compared to experimental data.
K. Jäger, et al., Optical Simulations of Perovskite/Perovskite Tandem Solar Cells. Advanced Photonics Congress 2023, Technical Digest Series (Optica Publishing Group, 2023), paper JM4D.3.
2023 DOI
Photovoltaics, Light Scattering Computation
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Chiral Generation of Hot Carriers for Polarization-Sensitive Plasmonic Photocatalysis
In this publication, a chiral colloidal assembly of photocatalytic nanoribbons is investigated, to generate hot carriers for induced polarization-dependent photocatalytic reactions. The measured and simulated CD spectra and the theoretical extinction spectra of the Au nanoparticles show a good overall agreement.
Y. Negrin-Montecelo, et al. Chiral generation of hot carriers for polarization-sensitive plasmonic photocatalysis. J. Am. Chem. Soc., 144, 1663-1671, (2022).
2022 DOI Publication link
optical chirality, plasmonics, Light Scattering Computation
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Nano-optical Designs for High-efficiency Monolithic Perovskite–silicon Tandem Solar Cells
In this publication, a perovskite–silicon tandem solar cell with periodic nanotextures and an optically advanced rear reflector with a dielectric buffer layer is presented. The optimization of the design is performed with JCMsuite. Experiments could demonstrate a certified power conversion efficiency of 29.80%.
P. Tockhorn, et al. Nano-optical designs for high-efficiency monolithic perovskite–silicon tandem solar cells. Nat. Nanotechnol. 17, 1214–1221 (2022).
2022 DOI Publication link
Photovoltaics, Light Scattering Computation, Optimization and Parameter Retrieval Methods
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Resonant Plasmonic–Biomolecular Chiral Interactions in the Far-Ultraviolet Films
The work considers enhanced chiral sensing of a resonant plasmonic-biomolecular system, that operates in the far-UV. The analyzed structures are gammadions with biomolecular ultrathin amino acid films with bi-anisotropic material. The simulated circular dichroism using JCMsuite is in good agreement with experiment data.
T. R. Leite, et al. Resonant Plasmonic–Biomolecular Chiral Interactions in the Far-Ultraviolet: Enantiomeric Discrimination of sub-10 nm Amino Acid Films. Nano Lett. 22, 7343 (2022).
2022 DOI Publication link
integrated optics, optical chirality, Advanced Finite Element Methods, Light Scattering Computation
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Challenges of Grazing Emission X-ray Fluorescence (GEXRF) for the Characterization of Advanced Nanostructured Surfaces
In this paper, the grazing emission X-ray fluorescence (GEXRF) technique is analyzed to determine the spatial distribution of various chemical elements in nanostructures and is compared to the well-established GISAXS method. Simulations of the X-ray standing wave field in the vicinity of and inside the nanostructure are performed with JCMsuite to obtain the angle-resolved fluorescence intensities and the far field scattering intensities.
D. Skroblin et al. Challenges of grazing emission X-ray fluorescence (GEXRF) for the characterization of advanced nanostructured surfaces. Nanoscale, 14, 15475, (2022)
2022 DOI Publication link
Optical Metrology and Sensing, Optical and EUV Lithography, Light Scattering Computation, Optimization and Parameter Retrieval Methods
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Numerical optimization of single-mode fiber-coupled single-photon sources based on semiconductor quantum dots
Fiber-coupled single-photon sources emitting in the near-infrared, O- and C-band are designed for high photon coupling efficiencies. Extensive numerical simulations and optimizations with JCMsuite are performed to maximize the photon extraction and fiber-coupling efficiency of quantum dot single-photon sources based on micro mesas, microlenses, circular Bragg grating cavities, and micropillars.
L. Bremer, et al. Numerical optimization of single-mode fiber-coupled single-photon sources based on semiconductor quantum dots. Opt. Express 30, 15913-15928 (2022)
2022 DOI Publication link
Light Sources, quantum optics, Light Scattering Computation, Optimization and Parameter Retrieval Methods
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Onset of Chirality in Plasmonic Meta-Molecules and Dielectric Coupling
In this paper, artificial meta-molecules are assembled using DNA origami arranging metallic nano-spheres. The CD signals of experiment and theory are in good agreement, a sign flip of the CD can be achieved for the addition or removal of single particles within the molecules.
K. Martens, et al. Onset of Chirality in Plasmonic Meta-Molecules and Dielectric Coupling. ACS Nano, 16, 16143-16149, (2022).
2022 DOI Publication link
optical chirality, plasmonics, Light Scattering Computation
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Latent Image Characterization by Spectroscopic Reflectometry in the Extreme Ultraviolet
The application of spectroscopic EUV reflectometry for characterizing the latent image of a line grating is investigated. Numerical simulations with JCMsuite are performed to compute the reflectance of latent images of line gratings and simulations to analyze latent image gratings with a surface topography.
S. Schröder, et al. Latent image characterization by spectroscopic reflectometry in the extreme ultraviolet. J Micro Nanolithogr MEMS MOEMS, 21, 021208-021208 (2022).
2022 DOI Publication link
Optical and EUV Lithography, integrated optics, Light Scattering Computation
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Tripling the Light Extraction Efficiency of a Deep Ultraviolet LED Using a Nanostructured p-Contact
An ultraviolet LED with a new structure, that overcomes the low light extrection efficiency due to highliy absorbing p-contacts is presented. The structure is analysed via numerical simulations of the LEE and the normalized emitted power into the substrate.
E. Lopez-Fraguas, et al. Tripling the light extraction efficiency of a deep ultraviolet LED using a nanostructured p-contact. Sci Rep 12, 11480 (2022).
2022 DOI Publication link
Light Sources, Light Scattering Computation