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DATASET for Multi-Resonant Correlated-Disordered Metasurfaces for Light Trapping

2026

Abstract

This dataset contains pattern designs and related simulation data for studying light trapping in nanostructured zinc phosphide (Zn₃P₂) thin films.

The dataset includes:

Optical constants for Ag and Zn₃P₂ used in simulations
Guided mode resonance calculations for Zn₃P₂ slabs
Forward scattering cross sections for individual nanostructures
Light-trapping patterns (multi-resonant periodic, correlated-disordered and multi-resonant correlated-disordered designs), provided as images, coordinate files, and GDS layouts
Absorption spectra from FDTD simulations of patterned Zn₃P₂ films on Ag substrates

Full methodological details are available in the associated PhD thesis.

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https://infoscience.epfl.ch/entities/publication/04dfec82-fc73-4d98-b502-ce7128529f82

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2026

Abstract

This dataset contains pattern designs and related simulation data for studying light trapping in nanostructured zinc phosphide (Zn₃P₂) thin films.

The dataset includes:

Optical constants for Ag and Zn₃P₂ used in simulations
Guided mode resonance calculations for Zn₃P₂ slabs
Forward scattering cross sections for individual nanostructures
Light-trapping patterns (multi-resonant periodic, correlated-disordered and multi-resonant correlated-disordered designs), provided as images, coordinate files, and GDS layouts
Absorption spectra from FDTD simulations of patterned Zn₃P₂ films on Ag substrates

Full methodological details are available in the associated PhD thesis.

Official source

https://infoscience.epfl.ch/entities/publication/04dfec82-fc73-4d98-b502-ce7128529f82

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