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 language | English |
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Title of host publication | 5th International Conference on Renewable Energy |
Subtitle of host publication | Generation and Application, ICREGA 2018 |
Publisher | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. |
Pages | 181-182 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Volume | 2018-January |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781538622513 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Apr 12 2018 |
Event | 5th International Conference on Renewable Energy: Generation and Application, ICREGA 2018 - Al Ain, United Arab Emirates Duration: Feb 26 2018 → Feb 28 2018 |
Other
Other | 5th International Conference on Renewable Energy: Generation and Application, ICREGA 2018 |
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Country/Territory | United Arab Emirates |
City | Al Ain |
Period | 2/26/18 → 2/28/18 |
Keywords
- nanodisc
- photovoltaics
- plasmonic nanoantenna
- solar energy
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Energy Engineering and Power Technology
- Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment