Wenhua Wu

Graduation Semester and Year

2011

Language

English

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

Department

Electrical Engineering

First Advisor

Robert Magnusson

Abstract

In this thesis, a series of guided-mode resonance (GMR) devices are developed and optimized in the optical spectral region. Some of these devices are designed by inverse algorithms such as genetic algorithm and particle swarm optimization. One-dimensional subwavelength silicon and germanium gratings providing high omnidirectional reflectivity within specific band are designed respectively for TE and TM polarization. A simple amorphous silicon waveguide grating is proposed to enhance the absorbance for solar cells by 60% comparing with unpatterned structure. Another presented grating absorbs light nearly totally in the ~ 0.3-0.6 ìm wavelength band for all incidence angles independent of polarization, namely wideband omnidirectional absorber. GMR photonic sensors are also discussed and demonstrated mainly on a post analysis method that can improve the testing accuracy. It is a back-fitting model that helps to differentiate the biochemical target from outside environmental disturbers. In addition, GMR filter showing extremely narrow linewidth ~10 pm is also presented.

Disciplines

Electrical and Computer Engineering | Engineering

Comments

Degree granted by The University of Texas at Arlington

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