Self-assembled plasmonics for angle-independent structural color displays with actively addressed black states

Abstract

Functional nanomaterials will enable the next generation of displays, detectors, and photovoltaic devices by interacting with light at subwavelength length scales. However, performance and practical integration with current electronic systems remain a scientific and engineering challenge. Here, we report the wafer-scale self-assembly/growth of nanoparticles which reproduce the cyan, magenta, and yellow color space. We explore the physics of the optical resonances and the advantageous properties they manifest for color filter technology, such as angle insensitivity and high saturation. The versatile formation process then enables integration with commercial devices to realize a hybrid, nanoparticle–liquid crystal reflective display.

Document Details

Document Type
Pub Defense Publication
Publication Date
Jun 03, 2020
Source ID
10.1073/pnas.2001435117

Entities

People

  • Alireza Safaei
  • Daniel Franklin
  • Debashis Chanda
  • Pablo Cencillo-abad
  • Pamela Mastranzo Ortega
  • Shin-Tson Wu
  • Ziqian He

Organizations

  • Air Force Office of Scientific Research
  • Division of Electrical, Communications & Cyber Systems
  • University of Central Florida

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Nanoscale Plasmonic Nanotechnology
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Vision Science/Vision Psychology/Cognitive Neuroscience.

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology
  • Microelectronics
  • Space