Published April 2016 | Version v1
Journal article

An atomic-scale optical modulator

Description

The movement of a few metal atoms in a narrowly tapered waveguide dramatically alters the transmission of light through it.

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Physics Today
Journal Volume
69
Journal Issue
4
Journal Page Range
p. 17-18
ISSN
0031-9228
CODEN
PHTOAD

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
48042629
Subject category
S71: CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS, GENERAL PHYSICS;
Descriptors DEI
ATOMS; METALS; TRANSMISSION; WAVEGUIDES
Descriptors DEC
ELEMENTS

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