@inproceedings{99246917432543bda4ff9c480ea4fe7e,
title = "The complex optical response of arrays of aligned, multi-walled carbon nanotubes",
abstract = "The optical properties of periodic and nonperiodic arrays of aligned multiwalled carbon nanotubes are presented. Experimental analysis indicates a complex optical response that is attributed to both the individual carbon nanotube scatterers and also to the array ensembles. These studies indicate that by controlling the geometry and spacing of the arrays, it is possible to create structures that respond very strongly to specific wavelengths or bands of wavelengths. Structures such as these may form the basis for numerous applications in energy conversion. This would include highly efficient solar energy conversion as well as sensitive, finely tuned detectors that can respond to predetermined wavelength bands ranging from the ultraviolet to the infrared region. Experimental, theoretical and modeled results are discussed as they apply to these applications. Challenges and issues are discussed.",
keywords = "Band-gap, Carbon nanotubes, Dipole antenna, Light antenna, Periodic honeycomb arrays, Polarization effects, Reflectance data, Self-assembly nanosphere lithography",
author = "Keith Gregorczyk and Brian Kimball and Carlson, \{Joel B.\} and Asher Pembroke and Krzysztof Kempa and Zhifeng Ren and Chandra Yelleswarapu and Thomas Kempa and Glynda Benham and Y. Wang and Wenzhi Li and A. Herczynski and Jacob Rybczynski and Rao, \{D. V.G.L.N.\}",
year = "2006",
doi = "10.1117/12.680765",
language = "English",
isbn = "0819464007",
series = "Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering",
booktitle = "Nanophotonic Materials III",
note = "Nanophotonic Materials III ; Conference date: 13-08-2006 Through 14-08-2006",
}