scholarly journals Nanoantennas Inversely Designed to Couple Free Space and a Metal–Insulator–Metal Waveguide

Nanomaterials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 3219
Author(s):  
Yeming Han ◽  
Yu Lin ◽  
Wei Ma ◽  
Jan G. Korvink ◽  
Huigao Duan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Topology Optimization ◽  
Wave Vector ◽  
Free Space ◽  
Coupling Efficiency ◽  
Optimization Approach ◽  
Metal Insulator ◽  
Large Wave ◽  
Metal Insulator Metal ◽  
Continuous Adjoint ◽  
Mim Waveguide

The metal–insulator–metal (MIM) waveguide, which can directly couple free space photons, acts as an important interface between conventional optics and subwavelength photoelectrons. The reason for the difficulty of this optical coupling is the mismatch between the large wave vector of the MIM plasmon mode and photons. With the increase in the wave vector, there is an increase in the field and Ohmic losses of the metal layer, and the strength of the MIM mode decreases accordingly. To solve those problems, this paper reports on inversely designed nanoantennas that can couple the free space and MIM waveguide and efficiently excite the MIM plasmon modes at multiple wavelengths and under oblique angles. This was achieved by implementing an inverse design procedure using a topology optimization approach. Simulation analysis shows that the coupling efficiency is enhanced 9.47-fold by the nanoantenna at the incident wavelength of 1338 nm. The topology optimization problem of the nanoantennas was analyzed by using a continuous adjoint method. The nanoantennas can be inversely designed with decreased dependence on the wavelength and oblique angle of the incident waves. A nanostructured interface on the subwavelength scale can be configured in order to control the refraction of a photonic wave, where the periodic unit of the interface is composed of two inversely designed nanoantennas that are decoupled and connected by an MIM waveguide.

scholarly journals Design of a Liquid-Crystal-Tunable Terahertz Demultiplexer Based on a Metal-Insulator-Metal Waveguide

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 644
Author(s):  
Xue-Shi Li ◽  
Naixing Feng ◽  
Yuan-Mei Xu ◽  
Liang-Lun Cheng ◽  
Qing Liu
Keyword(s):  
Liquid Crystal ◽  
Electric Field ◽  
Metal Insulator ◽  
Resonance Modes ◽  
External Bias ◽  
Bias Electric Field ◽  
Metal Waveguide ◽  
Metal Insulator Metal ◽  
Fabry Perot ◽  
Mim Waveguide

A tunable demultiplexer with three output channels infiltrated by liquid crystal (LC) is presented, which is based on a metal-insulator-metal (MIM) waveguide. The operating frequencies of the three output channels can be tuned simultaneously at will by changing the external bias electric field applied to the LC. By analyzing the Fabry-Pérot (FP) resonance modes of the finite-length MIM waveguide both theoretically and numerically, the locations of the three channels are delicately determined to achieve the best demultiplexing effects. Terahertz (THz) signals input from the main channel can be demultiplexed by channels 1, 2 and 3 at 0.7135 THz, 1.068 THz and 1.429 THz, respectively. By applying an external electric field to alter the tilt angle of the infiltrating LC material, the operating frequencies of channels 1, 2 and 3 can be relatively shifted up to 12.3%, 9.6% and 9.7%, respectively. The designed demultiplexer can not only provide a flexible means to demultiplex signals but also tune operating bands of output channels at the same time.

WAVELENGTH DEMULTIPLEXING IN METAL–INSULATOR–METAL PLASMONIC WAVEGUIDES

2014 ◽  
Vol 28 (04) ◽  
pp. 1450025 ◽  
Author(s):  
XIANKUN YAO
Keyword(s):  
Transmission Efficiency ◽  
Plasmonic Waveguides ◽  
Metal Insulator ◽  
Metal Insulator Metal ◽  
Integrated Optical ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
Wavelength Demultiplexing ◽  
Optical Circuits ◽  
Difference Time ◽  
Mim Waveguide

In this paper, we have numerically investigated a novel kind of ultra-compact wavelength demultiplexing (WDM) in high-confined metal–insulator–metal (MIM) plasmonic waveguides. It is found that the drop transmission efficiency of the filtering cavity can be strongly enhanced by introducing a side-coupled cavity in the MIM waveguide. The theoretical analysis is verified by the finite-difference time-domain simulations. Through cascading the filtering units, a highly effective triple-wavelength demultiplexer is proposed by selecting the specific separation between the two coupled cavities of filtering units. Our results may find potential applications for the nanoscale WDM systems in highly integrated optical circuits and networks.

scholarly journals Enhancing the sensitivity of a standard plasmonic MIM square ring resonator by incorporating the Nano-dots in the cavity

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Ali ALI Butt ◽  
Nikolay Kazanskiy
Keyword(s):  
Refractive Index ◽  
Fano Resonance ◽  
Ring Resonator ◽  
Plasmonic Waveguide ◽  
Metal Insulator ◽  
Refractive Index Sensing ◽  
Sensing Applications ◽  
Resonator Design ◽  
Metal Insulator Metal ◽  
Mim Waveguide

We studied the metal-insulator-metal square ring resonator design incorporated with nano-dots that serve to squeeze the surface plasmon wave in the cavity of the ring. The E-field enhances at the boundaries of the nano-dots providing a strong interaction of light with the surrounding medium. As a result, the sensitivity of the resonator is highly enhanced compared to the standard ring resonator design. The best sensitivity of 907 nm/RIU is obtained by placing seven nano-dots of radius 4 nm in all four sides of the ring with a period (ᴧ)= 3r. The proposed design will find applications in biomedical science as highly refractive index sensors. Full Text: PDF References:Z. Han, S. I. Bozhevolnyi. "Radiation guiding with surface plasmon polaritons", Rep. Prog. Phys. 76, 016402 (2013). [CrossRef]N.L. Kazanskiy, S.N. Khonina, M.A. Butt. "Plasmonic sensors based on Metal-insulator-metal waveguides for refractive index sensing applications: A brief review", Physica E 117, 113798 (2020). [CrossRef]D.K. Gramotnev, S.I. Bozhevolnyi. "Plasmonics beyond the diffraction limit", Nat. Photonics 4, 83 (2010). [CrossRef]A.N.Taheri, H. Kaatuzian. "Design and simulation of a nanoscale electro-plasmonic 1 × 2 switch based on asymmetric metal–insulator–metal stub filters", Applied Optics 53, 28 (2014). [CrossRef]P. Neutens, L. Lagae, G. Borghs, P. V. Dorpe. "Plasmon filters and resonators in metal-insulator-metal waveguides", Optics Express 20, 4 (2012). [CrossRef]M.A. Butt, S.N. Khonina, N. L. Kazanskiy. "Metal-insulator-metal nano square ring resonator for gas sensing applications", Waves in Random and complex media [CrossRef]M.A.Butt, S.N.Khonina, N.L.Kazanskiy. "Hybrid plasmonic waveguide-assisted Metal–Insulator–Metal ring resonator for refractive index sensing", Journal of Modern Optics 65, 1135 (2018). [CrossRef]M.A.Butt, S.N. Khonina, N.L. Kazanskiy, "Highly sensitive refractive index sensor based on hybrid plasmonic waveguide microring resonator", Waves in Random and complex media [CrossRef]Y. Fang, M. Sun. "Nanoplasmonic waveguides: towards applications in integrated nanophotonic circuits", Light:Science & Applications 4, e294 (2015). [CrossRef]H. Lu, G.X. Wang, X.M. Liu. "Manipulation of light in MIM plasmonic waveguide systems", Chin Sci Bull [CrossRef]J.N. Anker et al. "Biosensing with plasmonic nanosensors", Nature Materials 7, 442 (2008). [CrossRef]M.A.Butt, S.N. Khonina, N.L. Kazanskiy. Journal of Modern Optics 66, 1038 (2019).[CrossRef]Z.-D. Zhang, H.-Y. Wang, Z.-Y. Zhang. "Fano Resonance in a Gear-Shaped Nanocavity of the Metal–Insulator–Metal Waveguide", Plasmonics 8,797 (2013) [CrossRef]Y. Yu, J. Si, Y. Ning, M. Sun, X. Deng. Opt. Lett. 42, 187 (2017) [CrossRef]B.H.Zhang, L-L. Wang, H-J. Li et al. "Two kinds of double Fano resonances induced by an asymmetric MIM waveguide structure", J. Opt. 18,065001 (2016) [CrossRef]X. Zhao, Z. Zhang, S. Yan. "Tunable Fano Resonance in Asymmetric MIM Waveguide Structure", Sensors 17, 1494 (2017) [CrossRef]J. Zhou et al. "Transmission and refractive index sensing based on Fano resonance in MIM waveguide-coupled trapezoid cavity", AIP Advances 7, 015020 (2017) [CrossRef]V. Perumal, U. Hashim. "Advances in biosensors: Principle, architecture and applications", J. Appl. Biomed. 12, 1 (2014)[CrossRef]H.Gai, J. Wang , Q. Tian, "Modified Debye model parameters of metals applicable for broadband calculations", Appl. Opt. 46 (12), 2229 (2007) [CrossRef]

Band-stop filter based on a metal/insulator-disk array/metal structure

2019 ◽  
Vol 33 (20) ◽  
pp. 1950232
Author(s):  
J. L. Duan ◽  
G. Song ◽  
P. L. Lang ◽  
G. Y. Duan ◽  
F. Z. Xie
Keyword(s):  
Stop Band ◽  
Metal Structure ◽  
Metal Insulator ◽  
Disk Array ◽  
Central Wavelength ◽  
Metal Insulator Metal ◽  
Band Stop Filter ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
Fdtd Methods ◽  
Mim Waveguide

We describe a band-stop filter based on a periodic dielectric-disk array inserted into a metal–insulator–metal (MIM) waveguide. We use finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) methods to study the characteristics of our proposed structure. The results show that there is a flat stop band in the transmission spectrum, in which the transmission is close to zero. The central wavelength of the filter can be controlled by adjusting the lattice constant of the disk array. We discuss the maximum bandwidth and provide a set of parameters suitable for designing a band-stop filter that has a flat stop band-width of approximately 400 nm and a superior on/off ratio. Our structure has potential applications in the design of nanoscale optical devices.

scholarly journals Metal-Insulator-Metal Waveguide-Based Racetrack Integrated Circular Cavity for Refractive Index Sensing Application

Electronics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 1419
Author(s):  
Muhammad A. Butt ◽  
Andrzej Kaźmierczak ◽  
Nikolay L. Kazanskiy ◽  
Svetlana N. Khonina
Keyword(s):  
Refractive Index ◽  
Significant Shift ◽  
Circular Cavity ◽  
Metal Insulator ◽  
Refractive Index Sensing ◽  
Metal Insulator Metal ◽  
Cavity Design ◽  
Sensing Application ◽  
Mim Waveguide ◽  
Sensing Performance

Herein, a novel cavity design of racetrack integrated circular cavity established on metal-insulator-metal (MIM) waveguide is suggested for refractive index sensing application. Over the past few years, we have witnessed several unique cavity designs to improve the sensing performance of the plasmonic sensors created on the MIM waveguide. The optimized cavity design can provide the best sensing performance. In this work, we have numerically analyzed the device design by utilizing the finite element method (FEM). The small variations in the geometric parameter of the device can bring a significant shift in the sensitivity and the figure of merit (FOM) of the device. The best sensitivity and FOM of the anticipated device are 1400 nm/RIU and ~12.01, respectively. We believe that the sensor design analyzed in this work can be utilized in the on-chip detection of biochemical analytes.

scholarly journals Metal-Insulator-Metal Waveguide-Based Racetrack Integrated Circular Cavity for Refractive Index Sensing Application

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.A. Butt ◽  
Andrzej Kaźmierczak ◽  
N. L. Kazanskiy ◽  
S. N. Khonina
Keyword(s):  
Refractive Index ◽  
Significant Shift ◽  
Circular Cavity ◽  
Metal Insulator ◽  
Refractive Index Sensing ◽  
Metal Insulator Metal ◽  
Cavity Design ◽  
Sensing Application ◽  
Mim Waveguide ◽  
Sensing Performance

Herein, a novel cavity design of racetrack integrated circular cavity established on metal-insulator-metal (MIM) waveguide is suggested for refractive index sensing application. Over the past few years, we have witnessed several unique cavity designs to improve the sensing performance of the plasmonic sensors created on the MIM waveguide. The optimized cavity design can provide the best sensing performance. In this work, we have numerically analyzed the device design by utilizing the finite element method (FEM). The small variations in the geometric parameter of the device can bring a significant shift in the sensitivity and FOM of the device. The best sensitivity and FOM of the anticipated device are 1400 nm/RIU and ~12.01, respectively. We believe that the sensor design analyzed in this work can be utilized in the on-chip detection of biochemical analytes.

1 × 2 plasmonic wavelength demultiplexer using rectangular MIM waveguide

2020 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
U. Aparna ◽  
Rahul Mendiratta ◽  
L. K. Shrinidhi
Keyword(s):  
Surface Plasmon Polariton ◽  
Power Transmission ◽  
Metal Insulator ◽  
Wavelength Demultiplexer ◽  
Metal Insulator Metal ◽  
Low Insertion Loss ◽  
Plasmon Polariton ◽  
Wavelength Selectivity ◽  
Mim Waveguide ◽  
Selection Of

AbstractA 1 × 2 plasmonic demultiplexer with a rectangular metal-insulator-metal (MIM) waveguide comprising one input port and two output ports has been proposed. The proposed demultiplexer is based on the principle of interference of surface plasmon polariton waves. By placing the output port at the designed position along the rectangular MIM waveguide, the desired wavelength can be extracted from the mixture of the wavelengths. Results were simulated using finite element method (FEM) technique and plot of field and its intensity were obtained for both the wavelengths. The results agree with the proposed theory. Power transmission of more than 80% at the desired port with a suppression of more than 90% at the undesired port is obtained for both the wavelengths. A low crosstalk of less than −11.06 dB with a low insertion loss of less than 14.32 dB are measured. It is shown that the wavelength selectivity of the plasmonic demultiplexer is further dependent on the width of the MIM waveguide as well as the materials chosen. The design can be further extended to a 1×N demultiplexer by appropriate selection of position of the output ports.

scholarly journals Design and analysis of plasmonic nanostub filter using metal-insulator- met-al (MIM) waveguide

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 1915
Author(s):  
Dr Suraya Mubeen
Keyword(s):  
Integrated Circuits ◽  
Narrow Band ◽  
Transmission Band ◽  
Resonance Theory ◽  
Metal Insulator ◽  
Metal Insulator Metal ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
Silicon Based ◽  
Difference Time ◽  
Mim Waveguide

Metal-insulator-metal (MIM) silicon based nanostub structures have been designed and analyzed using the finite difference time-domain (FDTD) technique. An analytic model is discussed which is based on the resonance theory. Numerical results show double and single narrow band transmissions for small and long lengths of nanostub, respectively. The transmission band of the structure is controlled by varying the width and the length of the nanostub. These MIM nanostub structure can have potential applications in nanoscale high density photonic integrated circuits (PICs).  

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