Effect of mechanical deformations on absorption spectrum of metallic films of nanometer thickness

Abstract

Optical properties of silver nanofilms on its thickness and mechanical deformations in visible and infrared ranges are studied theoretically. The deformation of the film during its elongation leads to a rearrangement of the structure of a surface layer and the appearance of dislocations. It is shown that 9% elongation is crucial for the six monolayer silver film. Mechanical deformations change the electronic structure of atoms in a film, which leads to a significant change in their optical properties. Stretching of the film shifts the absorption peak to the long wavelength region and leads to a slight decrease in absorption. The effects are explained by the significant transformation of the electron structure of deformed silver nanofilms.