Single-crystalline silver films for plasmonics.

Park, Jong Hyuk; Ambwani, Palak; Manno, Michael; Lindquist, Nathan C; Nagpal, Prashant; Oh, Sang-Hyun; Leighton, Chris; Norris, David J · Adv Mater · 2012

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

A simple route to flat, large-area, single-crystalline films for plasmonics is demonstrated by sputter deposition of silver onto mica substrates at elevated temperatures. The films exhibit improved dielectric properties and allow more precise patterning of high-quality nanostructures for plasmonic applications.

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