Title :
An efficient probe with a planar metallic pattern for high-density near-field optical memory
Author :
Matsumoto, T. ; Anzai, Y. ; Shimano, T.
Author_Institution :
Central Res. Lab., Hitachi Ltd., Tokyo, Japan
Abstract :
A probe with a single or double triangle-shaped planar metallic pattern is proposed to increase efficiency. The probe´s optical property was investigated using a three-dimensional finite-difference time-domain calculation method.
Keywords :
finite difference time-domain analysis; optical storage; probes; surface plasmon resonance; double triangle-shaped pattern; efficient probe; high-density near-field optical memory; localized near-field; nanometer-scale light spot; near-field intensity; near-field resolution; planar metallic pattern; plasma oscillation; plasma resonance condition; single triangle-shaped pattern; three-dimensional FDTD calculation; transparent substrate; Finite difference methods; Laboratories; Optical polarization; Optical recording; Plasma waves; Plasmons; Probes; Resonance; Time domain analysis; Ultraviolet sources;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2001. CLEO/Pacific Rim 2001. The 4th Pacific Rim Conference on
Conference_Location :
Chiba, Japan
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-6738-3
DOI :
10.1109/CLEOPR.2001.971178
