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Infrared Frequency Selective Surfaces Fabricated using Optical Lithography and Phase-Shift Masks

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/821683· OSTI ID:821683

A frequency selective surface (FSS) structure has been fabricated for use in a thermophotovoltaic system. The FSS provides a means for reflecting the unusable light below the bandgap of the thermophotovoltaic cell while transmitting the usable light above the bandgap. This behavior is relatively independent of the light's incident angle. The fabrication of the FSS was done using optical lithography and a phase-shift mask. The FSS cell consisted of circular slits spaced by 1100 nm. The diameters and widths of the circular slits were 870 nm and 120 nm, respectively. The FSS was predicted to pass wavelengths near 7 {micro}m and reflect wavelengths outside of this pass-band. The FSSs fabricated performed as expected with a pass-band centered near 5 {micro}m.

Research Organization:
Lockheed Martin Corporation, Schenectady, NY 12301 (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
US Department of Energy (US)
DOE Contract Number:
AC12-00SN39357
OSTI ID:
821683
Report Number(s):
LM-01K062
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English