Modeling, Simulation and Design of Plasmonic Interconnects for On-Chip Signal Processing

Abstract

This research studied the capabilities of plasmonics at optical and near infra-red frequencies to propagate electronically modulated plasmon signals over a chain of nanoparticles and nanowires. Since the propagation lengths on wires made of nanoparticles and dielectric clad nanowires are about a few 1 DO's of micrometers, spoof surface plasmon polariton (SSPP) structures are studied to achieve signal propagation over several millimeters which are comparable to global busses in a microprocessor chip. The research also studies the effect of near-field concentration of photon fluxes at the pn-junctions of photovoltaic cells. Mathematical models for plasmonics in conjunction with FDTD and HFSS simulation results are provided.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 14, 2011
Accession Number
ADA563578

Entities

People

  • Pinaki Mazumder

Organizations

  • University of Michigan

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Electronic Components
  • Fabrication
  • Frequency
  • Materials Science
  • Nanoparticles
  • Nanotechnology
  • Near Field
  • P-N Junctions
  • Photons
  • Plasmons
  • Polaritons
  • Signal Processing
  • Simulations
  • Solar Cells
  • Surface Plasmon Polaritons
  • Surface Plasmon Resonance
  • Surface Plasmons

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electromagnetic Wave Scattering and Antenna Radiation Engineering
  • Integrated Circuit Design and Technology.
  • Quantum Dot Semiconductor Device Photonics and Graphene Optoelectronic Materials and THz Physics.

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology
  • Microelectronics