Plasmonic Nanosensor Based on Mie Scattering in Multi-mode Metallic Nanoparticles
Abstract The scattering and absorption characteristics of light by spherical particles are often analysed based on the classical Mie scattering theory.In this paper,we study refractive index sensor of multi-mode based on the Mie scattering and its extension theories. Based on the Mie scattering theory, the light extinction, scattering, absorption cross-section, and absorption efficiency associated with the spherical particle can be calculated.The structure that we design has a long wavelength possesses a higher power than that with a short wavelength.Also,the structural parameters induces a red-shift in the resonance spectrum. Lastly,the results of multi-mode are obtained: the transmittance of modes 1, 2, and 3 vary within the ranges 0.43–0.67, 0.61–0.46, and 0.26–0.5, respectively; the figures of merit of modes 1, 2, and 3 can reach as high as 12, 27.7, and 3.8, respectively; the refractive index sensitivity can reach as high as and . As indicated by these findings, the proposed structure can significantly improve the transmission characteristics of nanodevices. Such a structure holds significant potential for application in the field of on-chip plasma sensing and optical communication.