Electromagnetic Wave Interactions with 2D Arrays of Single-Wall Carbon Nanotubes
Joint Authors
Elwi, Taha A.
al-Rizzo, Hussain M.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-12-27
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Engineering Sciences and Information Technology
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Abstract EN
We report, for the first time, the scattering, absorption, and reflection characteristics of 2D arrays of finite-length, armchair, single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) in the visible frequency regime.
The analysis is based on the Finite-Element-Method formulation of Maxwell's equations and a 3D quantum electrical conductivity function.
Three geometrical models have been considered: solid cylinder, hollow cylinder, and honeycomb.
We demonstrate that classical electromagnetic theory is sufficient to evaluate the scattering and absorption cross sections of SWNTs, which revealed excellent agreement against measurements without the need to invoke the effective impedance boundary conditions.
The solid and hollow cylindrical models fail to provide accurate results, when both scattering and absorption are considered.
Finally, it is shown that reflection and transmission characteristics of both individual and arrays of SWNTs, which are essential for solar cell applications, are strongly influenced by the length and the phenomenological parameters of the SWNT.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Elwi, Taha A.& al-Rizzo, Hussain M.. 2011. Electromagnetic Wave Interactions with 2D Arrays of Single-Wall Carbon Nanotubes. Journal of Nanomaterials،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-492332
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Elwi, Taha A.& al-Rizzo, Hussain M.. Electromagnetic Wave Interactions with 2D Arrays of Single-Wall Carbon Nanotubes. Journal of Nanomaterials No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-492332
American Medical Association (AMA)
Elwi, Taha A.& al-Rizzo, Hussain M.. Electromagnetic Wave Interactions with 2D Arrays of Single-Wall Carbon Nanotubes. Journal of Nanomaterials. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-492332
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-492332