公开(公告)号：US06990350B2

公开(公告)日：2006-01-24

申请号：US10615182

申请日：2003-07-09

Applicant: Christopher C. Davis ,  Stuart D. Milner ,  Igor I. Smolyaninov

Inventor： Christopher C. Davis ,  Stuart D. Milner ,  Igor I. Smolyaninov

IPC: H04Q7/20

CPC classification number: H04W40/06 ,  H04W40/24 ,  H04W84/18 ,  Y02D70/164 ,  Y02D70/322

Abstract: In a free space communication network in which different communication nodes are linked together by directed beams, a method for dynamically configuring the topology of the network allows the transmission directions of the communication nodes to be autonomously changed to communicate with a new node as dictated by the needs of the network. Moreover, the nodes can be switched from directional to broadcast and back again on an as-needed basis. The network consists of a topology that can be rapidly and physically reconfigured as required to provide multiple connectivity, a desired quality of service, or to compensate with the loss of communication links between nodes. The loss of direct communication between any two nodes in an optical network can occur because of obscuration of the atmospheric path between the two nodes. The directed beam which provides the communication channel between the two nodes can, in this situation, be steered to direct its energy towards another accessible node.

Abstract translation: 在通过定向波束将不同的通信节点链接在一起的自由空间通信网络中，用于动态地配置网络的拓扑的方法允许通信节点的传输方向被自主地改变以与新的节点进行通信，如 网络需求。 此外，节点可以根据需要从方向切换到广播，并重新进行重传。 该网络包括可以根据需要快速和物理地重新配置以提供多个连接性，期望的服务质量或者为了弥补节点之间的通信链路的损失而进行补偿的拓扑。 由于两个节点之间的大气路径的遮蔽，可能会发生光网络中任何两个节点之间的直接通信丢失。 在这种情况下，提供两个节点之间的通信信道的定向波束被引导以将其能量引向另一可访问节点。

公开(公告)号：US06633711B1

公开(公告)日：2003-10-14

申请号：US09584788

申请日：2000-06-01

Applicant: Saeed Pilevar ,  Klaus Edinger ,  Walid Atia ,  Igor I. Smolyaninov ,  Christopher C. Davis

Inventor： Saeed Pilevar ,  Klaus Edinger ,  Walid Atia ,  Igor I. Smolyaninov ,  Christopher C. Davis

IPC: G02B600

CPC classification number: G01Q60/22

Abstract: A method of forming a fiber probe having an aperture for use in near-field scanning optical microscopy. The method includes a first steps of coating an optical fiber having a tapered tip with a metal layer. Next is a step of milling the tapered tip and metal layer such that an aperture is formed through the metal layer at the tapered tip. The milling step includes focused ion-beam milling the tapered tip and metal layer. The focused ion-beam milling can be done by raster scanning the focused ion-beam in a rectangular pattern at an apex of the tapered tip. Also, the fiber probe made through the above outlined method is used in near-field scanning optical microscopy.

Abstract translation: 一种形成具有用于近场扫描光学显微镜的孔径的光纤探针的方法。 该方法包括用金属层涂覆具有锥形尖端的光纤的第一步骤。 接下来是铣削锥形尖端和金属层的步骤，使得在锥形尖端处通过金属层形成孔。 铣削步骤包括聚焦离子束铣削锥形尖端和金属层。 聚焦离子束研磨可以通过在锥形尖端的顶点处以矩形图案光栅扫描聚焦离子束来完成。 此外，通过上述方法制造的光纤探针也用于近场扫描光学显微镜

公开(公告)号：US09069076B1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-30

申请号：US13596494

申请日：2012-08-28

Applicant: Igor I. Smolyaninov ,  Idan Mandelbaum ,  Louise C. Sengupta

Inventor： Igor I. Smolyaninov ,  Idan Mandelbaum ,  Louise C. Sengupta

IPC: G01S13/78 ,  G01S17/74

CPC classification number: G01S17/74

Abstract: An identification apparatus, capable of distinguishing between a first class of objects and a second class of objects. This identification apparatus includes an identification tag, which is capable of providing a certain reflection band and a certain thermal emission band. The identification apparatus also includes a thermal weapon sight which has a long-wave infrared band-pass filter. This band-pass filter passes through a desired range of wavelengths and filters out an undesired range of wavelengths. The reflection band and the thermal emission band are detectable within the desired range of wavelengths.

Abstract translation: 一种识别装置，其能够区分第一类物体和第二类物体。 该识别装置包括能够提供一定的反射带和一定的热发射带的识别标签。 识别装置还包括具有长波红外带通滤波器的热武器瞄准具。 该带通滤波器通过期望的波长范围并滤出不期望的波长范围。 反射带和热发射带在所需的波长范围内是可检测的。

公开(公告)号：US08831058B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-09

申请号：US13604713

申请日：2012-09-06

Applicant: Yannick C. Morel ,  Igor I. Smolyaninov

Inventor： Yannick C. Morel ,  Igor I. Smolyaninov

IPC: H01S3/04

CPC classification number: H01S5/02476 ,  B82Y20/00 ,  G02B1/002 ,  H01S5/18361 ,  H01S5/18377 ,  H01S5/187 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: Implementing a layered hyperbolic metamaterial in a vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL) to improve thermal conductivity and thermal dissipation thereby stabilizing optical performance. Improvement in the thermal management and power is expected by replacing the distributed Bragg reflector (DBR) mirrors in the VCSEL. The layered metamaterial structure performs the dual function of the DBR and the heat spreader at the same time.

Abstract translation: 在垂直腔表面发射激光器（VCSEL）中实现分层双曲面超材料，以改善热导率和散热，从而稳定光学性能。 通过更换VCSEL中的分布式布拉格反射镜（DBR）镜像可以预期热管理和功率的改善。 分层超材料结构同时执行DBR和散热器的双重功能。

公开(公告)号：US20140059830A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-06

申请号：US13604713

申请日：2012-09-06

Applicant: Yannick C. Morel ,  Igor I. Smolyaninov

Inventor： Yannick C. Morel ,  Igor I. Smolyaninov

IPC: B23P11/00

CPC classification number: H01S5/02476 ,  B82Y20/00 ,  G02B1/002 ,  H01S5/18361 ,  H01S5/18377 ,  H01S5/187 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: Implementing a layered hyperbolic metamaterial in a vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL) to improve thermal conductivity and thermal dissipation thereby stabilizing optical performance. Improvement in the thermal management and power is expected by replacing the distributed Bragg reflector (DBR) mirrors in the VCSEL. The layered metamaterial structure performs the dual function of the DBR and the heat spreader at the same time.

公开(公告)号：US07362440B2

公开(公告)日：2008-04-22

申请号：US11256853

申请日：2005-10-24

Applicant: Igor I. Smolyaninov ,  Christopher C. Davis

Inventor： Igor I. Smolyaninov ,  Christopher C. Davis

IPC: G01N21/55

CPC classification number: G01N21/554 ,  G01N21/01 ,  G01N2021/178

Abstract: A far-field optical microscope capable of reaching nanometer-scale resolution using the in-plane image magnification by surface plasmon polaritons is presented. The microscope utilizes a microscopy technique based on the optical properties of a metal-dielectric interface that may, in principle, provide extremely large values of the effective refractive index neff up to 102-103 as seen by the surface plasmons. Thus, the theoretical diffraction limit on resolution becomes λ/2neff, and falls into the nanometer-scale range. The experimental realization of the microscope has demonstrated the optical resolution better than 50 nm for 502 nm illumination wavelength.

Abstract translation: 提出了一种使用表面等离子体激元的面内图像放大能够达到纳米级分辨率的远场光学显微镜。 显微镜使用基于金属 - 电介质界面的光学特性的显微技术，其原理上可以提供非常大的有效折射率值至少为10 / 如表面等离子体激元所见，SUP> -10> 3 。 因此，分辨率的理论衍射极限值变为λ/ 2n，并落入纳米级范围。 显微镜的实验实验表明，对于502nm照明波长，光学分辨率优于50nm。

公开(公告)号：US08509578B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-13

申请号：US12773528

申请日：2010-05-04

Applicant: Igor I. Smolyaninov ,  Vera N. Smolyaninova ,  Alexander V. Kildishev ,  Vladimir M. Shalaev

Inventor： Igor I. Smolyaninov ,  Vera N. Smolyaninova ,  Alexander V. Kildishev ,  Vladimir M. Shalaev

IPC: G02B6/32 ,  G02B6/10

CPC classification number: G02B6/10 ,  G02B1/002 ,  G02B6/1228

Abstract: A method for carrying out electromagnetic cloaking using metamaterial devices requiring anisotropic dielectric permittivity and magnetic permeability may be emulated by specially designed tapered waveguides. This approach leads to low-loss, broadband performance in the visible frequency range, which is difficult to achieve by other means. We apply this technique to electromagnetic cloaking. A broadband, two-dimensional, electromagnetic cloaking is demonstrated in the visible frequency range on a scale ˜100 times the wavelength. Surprisingly, the classic geometry of Newton rings is suited for an experimental demonstration of this effect.

Abstract translation: 通过特殊设计的锥形波导可以模拟使用需要各向异性介电常数和磁导率的超材料装置进行电磁遮蔽的方法。 这种方法导致可见频率范围内的低损耗，宽带性能，这是难以通过其他方式实现的。 我们将这种技术应用于电磁遮掩。 在可见的频率范围内以100倍的波长示出了宽带，二维电磁遮蔽。 令人惊讶的是，牛顿环的经典几何形状适合于这种效果的实验演示。

公开(公告)号：US20110171374A1

公开(公告)日：2011-07-14

申请号：US12968663

申请日：2010-12-15

Applicant: Igor I. Smolyaninov ,  Nikolay K. Yushin ,  Louise C. Sengupta

Inventor： Igor I. Smolyaninov ,  Nikolay K. Yushin ,  Louise C. Sengupta

IPC: B05D5/06

CPC classification number: F41H3/00 ,  G02B1/002 ,  H01Q1/32 ,  H01Q17/004

Abstract: A method of achieving electromagnetic cloaking of an object comprising the step of coating said object with a metal-dielectric composite material including a dielectric component, wherein the dielectric component is comprised of a material exhibiting anomalous dispersion in a wide wavelength range.

Abstract translation: 一种实现物体的电磁遮蔽的方法，包括用包括电介质成分的金属 - 电介质复合材料涂覆所述物体的步骤，其中所述介质成分由在宽波长范围内呈现异常色散的材料构成。

公开(公告)号：US20100129085A1

公开(公告)日：2010-05-27

申请号：US12697595

申请日：2010-02-01

Applicant: Igor I. Smolyaninov ,  Uzi Vishkin ,  Christopher C. Davis

Inventor： Igor I. Smolyaninov ,  Uzi Vishkin ,  Christopher C. Davis

IPC: H04B10/12

CPC classification number: G02B6/1226 ,  B82Y20/00

Abstract: Plasmonic systems and devices that utilize surface plasmon polaritons (or “plasmons”) for inter-chip and/or intra-chip communications are provided. A plasmonic system includes a microchip that has an integrated circuit module and a plasmonic device configured to interface with the integrated circuit module. The plasmonic device includes a first electrode, a second electrode positioned at a non-contact distance from the first electrode, and a tunneling-junction configured to create a plasmon when a potential difference is created between the first electrode and the second electrode.

Abstract translation: 提供了利用表面等离子体激元（或等离子体激元）进行芯片间和/或片内通信的等离子体系统和器件。 等离子体激元系统包括具有集成电路模块和配置成与集成电路模块接口的等离子体元件的微芯片。 等离子体元件装置包括第一电极，位于与第一电极非接触距离的第二电极以及当在第一电极和第二电极之间产生电位差时构造成产生等离子体激元的隧道结。

公开(公告)号：US20130229704A1

公开(公告)日：2013-09-05

申请号：US13885713

申请日：2012-08-20

Applicant: Igor I. Smolyaninov

Inventor： Igor I. Smolyaninov

IPC: G02B13/14

CPC classification number: G02B13/14 ,  G02B1/002 ,  G02B2207/107

Abstract: A lens with a graded index of refraction is presented. The lens is formed out of a sheet of material having a uniform thickness with a top surface and a bottom surface. Elongated openings are formed in the top surface extending downwardly to the bottom surface. Material of the elongated sheet is left between adjacent openings. A width of the material between adjacent openings is less than a wavelength of electromagnet energy the lens is configured to refract. The density and distribution openings varies across the sheet of material so that the refractive index of the lens varies across the sheet of material.

Abstract translation: 提出了具有渐变折射率的透镜。 透镜由具有顶表面和底表面的具有均匀厚度的材料片形成。 细长的开口形成在向下延伸到底表面的顶表面中。 细长片的材料留在相邻的开口之间。 相邻开口之间的材料的宽度小于透镜配置为折射的电磁体能量的波长。 密度和分布开口在整个材料片上变化，使得透镜的折射率在整个材料片上变化。