An image analysis method for quantifying precision and disorder in nanofabricated photonic structures

Author(s)Carfagno, Henry
Author(s)Garcia, Pedro David
Author(s)Doty, Matthew F.
Date Accessioned2022-12-12T20:45:34Z
Date Available2022-12-12T20:45:34Z
Publication Date2022-11-28
DescriptionThis is the Accepted Manuscript version of an article accepted for publication in Nanotechnology. IOP Publishing Ltd is not responsible for any errors or omissions in this version of the manuscript or any version derived from it. The Version of Record is available online at https://doi.org/10.1088/1361-6528/ac99e7. This article will be embargoed until 11/28/2023.
AbstractDisorder is an essential parameter in photonic systems and devices, influencing phenomena such as the robustness of topological photonic states and the Anderson localization of modes in waveguides. We develop and demonstrate a method for both analyzing and visualizing positional, size, and shape disorder in periodic structures such as photonic crystals. This analysis method shows selectivity for disorder type and sensitivity to disorder down to less than 1%. We show that the method can be applied to more complex shapes such as those used in topological photonics. The method provides a powerful tool for process development and quality control, including analyzing the precision of E-beam lithography before patterns are transferred; quantifying the precision limits of lithography, deposition, or etch processes; and studying the intentional displacement of individual objects within otherwise periodic arrays.
SponsorThis research was primarily supported by NSF through ENG-1839056. This research was partially supported by NSF through the University of Delaware Materials Research Science and Engineering Center, DMR-2011824.
CitationCarfagno, Henry, Pedro David Garcia, and Matthew F Doty. “An Image Analysis Method for Quantifying Precision and Disorder in Nanofabricated Photonic Structures.” Nanotechnology, October 13, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1088/1361-6528/ac99e7.en_US
ISSN1361-6528
URLhttps://udspace.udel.edu/handle/19716/31691
Languageen_USen_US
PublisherNanotechnologyen_US
KeywordsSEM
Keywordsnanophotonics
Keywordscharacterization
Keywordsnanofabrication
TitleAn image analysis method for quantifying precision and disorder in nanofabricated photonic structuresen_US
TypeArticleen_US
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