Pairs of silicon nanocylinders can locally create and enhance light's magnetic field
Thursday, April 30, 2015 - 09:30
in Physics & Chemistry
Shining visible light on two tiny silicon cylinders, or a 'nanodimer', placed just 30 nanometers apart, produces resonant hot spots for both the electric and magnetic fields, finds a study by A*STAR researchers. This phenomenon could potentially be used to connect computing devices.