An overview of micro/nanoscaled thermal radiation and its applications

作者：Xuan Yimin^*

来源：Photonics and Nanostructures-Fundamentals and Applications, 2014, 12(2): 93-113.

DOI：10.1016/j.photonics.2014.02.003

• Near-field thermal radiation
• Micro/nanoscale structures
• Spectral properties
• Evanescent waves
• Metamaterial

With the rapid development of micro/nanoscaled technologies, we are confronted with more and more challenges related to small-scale thermal radiation. Thorough understanding and handling of micro/nanoscaled radiative heat transfer is vital for many fields of modern science and technology. For example, proper utilization of near-field thermal radiation phenomenon greatly improves light-electric conversion efficiency. This review introduces theoretical and experimental investigation on near-field thermal radiation, especially progress in application and control of micro/nanoscaled radiative heat transfer, which addresses problems in developing renewable and sustainable energy techniques.

• 出版日期2014-4
• 单位南京航空航天大学