18400780. GRAPHENE PLASMON RESONATORS simplified abstract (REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA)
Contents
GRAPHENE PLASMON RESONATORS
Organization Name
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
Inventor(s)
Sang-Hyun Oh of Plymouth MN (US)
In-Ho Lee of Minneapolis MN (US)
GRAPHENE PLASMON RESONATORS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18400780 titled 'GRAPHENE PLASMON RESONATORS
The abstract of this patent application describes a graphene plasmon resonator that includes a planar patterned layer with electrically conductive and dielectric segments, a graphene layer parallel to the patterned layer, and a planar dielectric layer between the patterned layer and the graphene layer.
- Graphene plasmon resonator with planar patterned layer
- Electrically conductive and dielectric segments
- Graphene layer overlapping conductive segments
- Planar dielectric layer between patterned layer and graphene layer
Potential Applications: - Advanced sensor technology - High-speed communication systems - Nanoscale optical devices
Problems Solved: - Enhances plasmon resonance efficiency - Improves signal detection sensitivity - Enables miniaturization of devices
Benefits: - Increased performance in sensing applications - Enhanced signal processing capabilities - Compact and efficient design
Commercial Applications: Title: "Innovative Graphene Plasmon Resonator for Advanced Sensor Technology" This technology can be utilized in industries such as telecommunications, biotechnology, and electronics for developing cutting-edge devices with improved performance and efficiency.
Prior Art: Readers can explore research articles on graphene plasmon resonators, nanophotonics, and metamaterials to gain insights into related technologies and advancements in the field.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on the latest developments in graphene-based plasmonics and nanophotonics research to understand the evolving landscape of this innovative technology.
Questions about Graphene Plasmon Resonators: 1. How does the design of the graphene plasmon resonator contribute to signal enhancement? - The design of the resonator allows for efficient coupling of plasmonic modes, leading to enhanced signal detection sensitivity. 2. What are the potential challenges in scaling up the production of graphene plasmon resonators for commercial applications? - Scaling up production may face challenges related to cost-effectiveness, material quality control, and integration with existing technologies.
Original Abstract Submitted
The subject matter of this specification can be embodied in, among other things, a graphene plasmon resonator that includes a planar patterned layer having a collection of electrically conductive segments, and a collection of dielectric segments, each dielectric segment defined between a corresponding pair of the electrically conductive segments, a graphene layer substantially parallel to the planar patterned layer and overlapping the collection of electrically conductive segments, and a planar dielectric layer between the planar patterned layer and the graphene layer.
