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Title: Integrated three-dimensional photonic nanostructures for achieving near-unity solar absorption and superhydrophobicity

Journal Article · · Journal of Applied Physics
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4922292· OSTI ID:1228625
ORCiD logo [1];  [2];  [1]
  1. The Future Chips Constellation and the Department of Physics, Applied Physics, and Astronomy, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 110 8th Street, Troy, New York 12180, USA
  2. Department of Photonics, National Chia-Tung University, Hsinchu, Taiwan

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
Grant/Contract Number:
FG02-06ER46347
OSTI ID:
1228625
Journal Information:
Journal of Applied Physics, Journal Name: Journal of Applied Physics Vol. 117 Journal Issue: 21; ISSN 0021-8979
Publisher:
American Institute of PhysicsCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Citation Metrics:
Cited by: 4 works
Citation information provided by
Web of Science

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