A plasmonic nanoantenna array for solar energy applications

Tri B. Susilo, Syed S. Jehangir, M. I. Hussein, Addy Wahyudie

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Abstract

A 5×5 elements plasmonic antenna array is presented for solar energy harvesting. The array is based on circular nanodisc particles of gold (Au). The dielectric substrate is formed of three layers: SiO2, Si, and SiO2, representing a basic solar cell configuration. The array is excited using a plane wave excitation. The total size of the design is 500×500 ×260 nm3. The effect of changing the diameter of the disc particles on the electric field magnitude (v/m) is investigated and compared with the reference case (without nanodisc). The resonance wavelength of the proposed design can be tuned to any desired wavelength in the visible light spectrum by optimizing the diameter of the disc particle. The proposed design can be used for solar energy harvesting or other applications related to photonic detection.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication5th International Conference on Renewable Energy
Subtitle of host publicationGeneration and Application, ICREGA 2018
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages181-182
Number of pages2
ISBN (Electronic)9781538622513
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Apr 12 2018
Event5th International Conference on Renewable Energy: Generation and Application, ICREGA 2018 - Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Duration: Feb 26 2018Feb 28 2018

Publication series

Name5th International Conference on Renewable Energy: Generation and Application, ICREGA 2018
Volume2018-January

Other

Other5th International Conference on Renewable Energy: Generation and Application, ICREGA 2018
Country/TerritoryUnited Arab Emirates
CityAl Ain
Period2/26/182/28/18

Keywords

  • nanodisc
  • photovoltaics
  • plasmonic nanoantenna
  • solar energy

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

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