Ultra-broadband strong light absorption based on thin multilayered metamaterials

TL;DR

This paper introduces a novel ultra-broadband light absorber using thin multilayered metamaterials with periodic taper arrays on gold, achieving strong light absorption across a wide spectrum.

Contribution

The work presents a new design for a thin, ultra-broadband light absorber based on multilayered metamaterials with periodic taper arrays, demonstrating enhanced absorption.

Findings

Achieves strong broadband light absorption

Uses a novel multilayered metamaterial design

Demonstrates potential for optical applications

Abstract

Light absorption plays an important role in many research areas. Here, we propose and demonstrate a thin ultra-broadband strong light absorber consisting of periodic taper arrays on a gold substrate.