Poynting vectors and electric field distributions in simple dielectric gratings

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The authors discuss, with illustrations drawn from the simple example of a dielectric grating under total internal reflection illumination, the use of electric field, energy density and Poynting vector as tools for understanding phenomena associated with dielectric gratings. The electric field has greatest direct observational interest, and exhibits patterns of nodes and antinodes that are both expected and intuitive. The energy density, though not directly linked with photoelectric response, has readily understood global patterns. The Poynting vector has more elaborate structure, involving patterns of curls, but the patterns are sensitive to small changes in illumination angle or groove depth. Plots … continued below

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Shore, B. W.; Feit, M. D. & Li, L. February 7, 1996.

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  • Shore, B. W.
  • Feit, M. D. Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (United States)
  • Li, L. Univ. of Arizona, Tucson, AZ (United States). Optical Sciences Center

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The authors discuss, with illustrations drawn from the simple example of a dielectric grating under total internal reflection illumination, the use of electric field, energy density and Poynting vector as tools for understanding phenomena associated with dielectric gratings. The electric field has greatest direct observational interest, and exhibits patterns of nodes and antinodes that are both expected and intuitive. The energy density, though not directly linked with photoelectric response, has readily understood global patterns. The Poynting vector has more elaborate structure, involving patterns of curls, but the patterns are sensitive to small changes in illumination angle or groove depth. Plots of Poynting vectors may not be as useful for dielectric structures as they are for metals.

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  • Optical Society of America (OSA) meeting on integrated photonics research, Boston, MA (United States), 29 Apr - 3 May 1996

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  • Report No.: UCRL-JC--123297
  • Report No.: CONF-960493--6
  • Grant Number: W-7405-ENG-48
  • Office of Scientific & Technical Information Report Number: 231539
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Shore, B. W.; Feit, M. D. & Li, L. Poynting vectors and electric field distributions in simple dielectric gratings, article, February 7, 1996; California. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc670957/: accessed March 19, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.

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