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Study of Properties of Surface Plasmon Polariton by Using Scanning Near-Field Optical Microscopy
Neuman, Tomáš ; Kalousek, Radek (referee) ; Dvořák, Petr (advisor)
This bachelor`s thesis deals with the study of properties of surface plasmon polaritons (SPPs) propagating along the metal - dielectric interface. The interference of SPPs was experimentally examined by a scanning near-field optical microscope (SNOM) on plasmonic structures prepared by focused ion beam (FIB) etching. Interference patterns caused by SPPs propagating from prepared excitation slits were observed. Detected interference patterns were theoretically discussed. Finally, the sensitivity of the SPP coupling on the polarization of the excitation laser beam was experimentally confirmed.
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Preparation and characterization of SNOM probes
Robešová, Magdaléna ; Rovenská, Katarína (referee) ; Dvořák, Petr (advisor)
This Bachelor’s thesis is about the preparation of precision probes for Scanning Nearfield Optical Microscopy (SNOM) and its characteristics. Since SNOM probes influence the near electromagnetic field, the quality of their construction and their exact description is a key element for the valuable interpretation of measured data. The goal of this thesis is to grant literature research about SNOM, SNOM probes and their preparation process. Secondly, to produce and characterize the functional SNOM probes, which could then be used to detect optical interferences of Surface Plasmon Polaritons (SPPs).
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Interaction of a SNOM tip with electromagnetic near-field produced by interference of surface plasmon polaritons
Jakub, Zdeněk ; Břínek, Lukáš (referee) ; Dvořák, Petr (advisor)
The aim of this bachelor’s thesis is fabrication of probes for scanning near-field optical microscope (SNOM) and testing of their functionality by measuring interference patterns of surface plasmon polaritons (SPP). The theoretical part deals with the basic properties of SPP’s and methods of their excitation and detection. In the experimental part, methods of sharp tip fabrication by chemical etching, thin film deposition by ion beam sputtering (IBS) or by ion beam assisted deposition (IBAD) and aperture opening by focused ion beam (FIB) are explained and demonstrated. Finally, interference patterns of SPP’s are measured with fabricated probes and the results are compared with the results obtained with commercially available probes.
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Interaction between SNOM tip and near-field
Krpenský, Jan ; Kvapil, Michal (referee) ; Dvořák, Petr (advisor)
Interaction between a probe for scanning near-field optical microscopy (SNOM) and near electromagnetic field is a fundamental problem, with its solution being a necessary condition for the correct interpretation of experimental data. This bachelor's thesis is aiming to thoroughly describe this problem and by precise manufacturing of our own SNOM probes help to reach solution of this problem. For this purpose, the detection of near-field generated by interference of surface plasmon polaritons (SPP) on square shape nanostructures is being used. This study has proven the dependence of SNOM probe sensitivity to near-field components on the size of a SNOM aperture.
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Preparation and characterization of SNOM probes
Robešová, Magdaléna ; Rovenská, Katarína (referee) ; Dvořák, Petr (advisor)
This Bachelor’s thesis is about the preparation of precision probes for Scanning Nearfield Optical Microscopy (SNOM) and its characteristics. Since SNOM probes influence the near electromagnetic field, the quality of their construction and their exact description is a key element for the valuable interpretation of measured data. The goal of this thesis is to grant literature research about SNOM, SNOM probes and their preparation process. Secondly, to produce and characterize the functional SNOM probes, which could then be used to detect optical interferences of Surface Plasmon Polaritons (SPPs).
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Interaction between SNOM tip and near-field
Krpenský, Jan ; Kvapil, Michal (referee) ; Dvořák, Petr (advisor)
Interaction between a probe for scanning near-field optical microscopy (SNOM) and near electromagnetic field is a fundamental problem, with its solution being a necessary condition for the correct interpretation of experimental data. This bachelor's thesis is aiming to thoroughly describe this problem and by precise manufacturing of our own SNOM probes help to reach solution of this problem. For this purpose, the detection of near-field generated by interference of surface plasmon polaritons (SPP) on square shape nanostructures is being used. This study has proven the dependence of SNOM probe sensitivity to near-field components on the size of a SNOM aperture.
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Interaction of a SNOM tip with electromagnetic near-field produced by interference of surface plasmon polaritons
Jakub, Zdeněk ; Břínek, Lukáš (referee) ; Dvořák, Petr (advisor)
The aim of this bachelor’s thesis is fabrication of probes for scanning near-field optical microscope (SNOM) and testing of their functionality by measuring interference patterns of surface plasmon polaritons (SPP). The theoretical part deals with the basic properties of SPP’s and methods of their excitation and detection. In the experimental part, methods of sharp tip fabrication by chemical etching, thin film deposition by ion beam sputtering (IBS) or by ion beam assisted deposition (IBAD) and aperture opening by focused ion beam (FIB) are explained and demonstrated. Finally, interference patterns of SPP’s are measured with fabricated probes and the results are compared with the results obtained with commercially available probes.
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Study of Properties of Surface Plasmon Polariton by Using Scanning Near-Field Optical Microscopy
Neuman, Tomáš ; Kalousek, Radek (referee) ; Dvořák, Petr (advisor)
This bachelor`s thesis deals with the study of properties of surface plasmon polaritons (SPPs) propagating along the metal - dielectric interface. The interference of SPPs was experimentally examined by a scanning near-field optical microscope (SNOM) on plasmonic structures prepared by focused ion beam (FIB) etching. Interference patterns caused by SPPs propagating from prepared excitation slits were observed. Detected interference patterns were theoretically discussed. Finally, the sensitivity of the SPP coupling on the polarization of the excitation laser beam was experimentally confirmed.
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