Optical scattering by achiral carbon nanotubes and application as nanoantennas and composite mediums

S. A. Maksimenko*, G. Ya Slepyan, M. V. Shuba, A. Lakhtakia

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Abstract

The Leontovich-Levin equation for optical scattering by an achiral carbon nanotube (CNT) of finite length is formulated, based on a quantum-mechanical microscopic model of the conductivity. Application over a wide frequency range from the terahertz to the ultraviolet is possible. The CNT polarizability scalar in the low-frequency regime and the scattering pattern in the regime of optical interband transitions as well as in the vicinity of plasmon resonance are calculated. Geometric resonances of strongly retarded surface waves emerge, and can be used for the qualitative interpretation of experimentally observed features in the optical response characteristics of CNT-based composite mediums. The potential of isolated CNTs as optical nanoantennas of both the receiving and the transmitting types is established.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationNanomodeling II
DOIs
StatePublished - 2006
Externally publishedYes
EventNanomodeling II - San Diego, CA, United States
Duration: 13 Aug 200615 Aug 2006

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume6328
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Conference

ConferenceNanomodeling II
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego, CA
Period13/08/0615/08/06

Keywords

  • Carbon nanotube
  • Edge effects
  • Electromagnetic scattering
  • Nanoantenna

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