Abstract:
A method of designing a meta optical device is provided. The method includes: setting, via a processor, design data for arrangement and dimensions of a nanostructure of the meta optical device, according to a function to be implemented by the meta optical device; obtaining a phase change graph with respect to a change in the dimensions; setting a shape dimension region with phase defect in the phase change graph; and substituting a shape dimension with phase defect, which is included in the shape dimension region with phase defect among the dimensions included in the design data, with a substitution value that is outside the shape dimension region with phase defect. Accordingly, a meta optical device having no phase defect is implemented.
Abstract:
An apparatus configured to control a heat flow is provided. The apparatus may include a semiconductor device region formed in a matrix; a heat rectifier region formed adjacent to the semiconductor device region; and a heat flow blocker formed in at least one region contacting the semiconductor device region and the heat rectifier region.
Abstract:
Electromagnetic wave focusing devices and optical apparatuses including the same are provided. An electromagnetic wave focusing device may include a plurality of material members located at different distances from a reference point. The intervals and/or widths of the material members may vary with distance from the reference point. For example, the intervals and/or widths of the material members may increase or decrease with distance from the reference point. The intervals and/or widths of the material members may be controlled to satisfy a spatial coherence condition with the electromagnetic wave.
Abstract:
Provided are a nanostructure and an optical device including the nanostructure. The nanostructure is formed on a two-dimensional material layer such as graphene and includes nanopatterns having different shapes. The nanopatterns may include a first nanopattern and a second nanopattern and may be spherical; cube-shaped; or poly-pyramid-shaped, including a triangular pyramid shape; or polygonal pillar-shaped.
Abstract:
Provided are an optical nano-antenna including a tunable material layer and methods of manufacturing and operating the optical nano-antenna. The optical nano-antenna includes a substrate; and a plurality of material layers sequentially laminated on the substrate. The plurality of material layers include at least one tunable material layer and at least one slot. A first tunable material layer and a metal layer are sequentially laminated on the substrate, and a first slot is formed in the metal layer. A metal layer and a first tunable material layer are sequentially laminated on the substrate, and a first slot is formed in the metal layer. A first tunable material layer, a metal layer, and a second tunable material layer are sequentially laminated on the substrate, and a first slot is formed in the metal layer. A second slot tilted with respect to the first slot is formed in the metal layer.
Abstract:
Provided are a nanostructure and an optical device including the nanostructure. The nanostructure is formed on a two-dimensional material layer such as graphene and includes nanopatterns having different shapes. The nanopattern may include a first nanopattern and a second nanopattern and may be spherical; cube-shaped; or poly-pyramid-shaped, including a triangular pyramid shape; or polygonal pillar-shaped.
Abstract:
A display apparatus in a display system displays an image based on a received image signal, obtains and stores status information showing operation status of the plurality of display apparatuses, and identifies whether the plurality of display apparatuses normally operate based on the stored status information, and outputs result information about the identified normal/abnormal operation.
Abstract:
A semiconductor device includes a lower structure including a lower conductor, an upper structure having an opening exposing the lower conductor on the lower structure, and a connection structure filling the opening and connected to the lower conductor. The connection structure includes a first tungsten layer covering an inner surface of the opening and defining a recess region in the opening, and a second tungsten layer filling the recess region on the first tungsten layer. A grain size of the second tungsten layer in an upper portion of the connection structure is greater than a grain size of the second tungsten layer in a lower portion of the connection structure.
Abstract:
Provided are a photosensor and a method of operating the same. The photosensor includes a lower electrode, a semiconductor layer, a 2-dimensional material layer, and an upper electrode. Photocurrent generated due to externally radiated light may be operated in a multiple detection mode including a lateral detection mode and a vertical detection mode. The upper electrode may include a plurality of electrode elements, which may be formed of the same conductive material or different conductive materials.
Abstract:
Provided are an optical device and a method of controlling the direction of light from an optical device. The optical device includes: a substrate; a metal layer on the substrate; a first slot which is provided in the metal layer; and at least one light source provided in the first slot, wherein light is emitted from the at least one light source in the direction of the top part of the first slot or the bottom part of the first slot.