Using periodic metallic nanostructure for compact optical sensor to detect refractive index change

E. Chow; L. Gao; A. Grot; M. Sigalas; S. Crozine; Z. Wang; S. Fan

doi:10.1117/12.614955

26 August 2005 Using periodic metallic nanostructure for compact optical sensor to detect refractive index change

E. Chow, L. Gao, A. Grot, M. Sigalas, S. Crozine, Z. Wang, S. Fan

Proceedings Volume 5927, Plasmonics: Metallic Nanostructures and Their Optical Properties III; 59271C (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.614955
Event: Optics and Photonics 2005, 2005, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

We demonstrate a compact optical transducer (~50μm) based on a gold film perforated with a square array of square holes. The lattice constant (separation between nearest holes) is chosen to be a ~1μm to detect refractive index change around (n~1.4) with resonant wavelength (λ~1.5μm). Both reflectance measurement and finite difference time domain (FDTD) simulations are performed to evaluate the performance of the sensors. The responsivity of the resonant wavelength is measured to be Δλ/Δn ~835nm RIU^-1 (RIU= refractive index unit). The linewidth and contrast of resonance are compared with different size of holes from experimental measurement and FDTD simulations. Coupled mode theory analysis is also used to understand the change reflectance spectrum as a function of hole width.

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E. Chow, L. Gao, A. Grot, M. Sigalas, S. Crozine, Z. Wang, and S. Fan "Using periodic metallic nanostructure for compact optical sensor to detect refractive index change", Proc. SPIE 5927, Plasmonics: Metallic Nanostructures and Their Optical Properties III, 59271C (26 August 2005); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.614955

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