Broadband plasmonic couplers for light trapping and waveguiding

F. Djidjeli*, E. Jaberansary, H. M H Chong, D. M. Bagnall

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Abstract

We have experimentally and theoretically demonstrated plasmonic couplers based on metal nanoparticles film (metal islands) deposited upon the optical dielectric waveguide. These nanoparticles forward scatter radiation into the optical waveguide that would otherwise be reflected and transmitted. Design, fabrication and optimisation of the plasmonic silver islands and tantalum pentoxide waveguide are reported. Broadband characteristics of light transmission showing plasmons excitation have been measured and in good agreement with simulated results from 400 nm to 800 nm. Coupling spectrum up to 15% is measured for the plasmonic coupler and in good agreement with the simulated results.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationNanophotonics III
EditorsDavid L. Andrews, Jean-Michel Nunzi, Andreas Ostendorf
Place of PublicationBellingham, Washington
PublisherSPIE
Number of pages8
ISBN (Print)9780819481856
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2010
Externally publishedYes
EventNanophotonics III - Brussels, Belgium
Duration: 12 Apr 201016 Apr 2010

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE
PublisherSPIE
Volume7712
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Conference

ConferenceNanophotonics III
Country/TerritoryBelgium
CityBrussels
Period12/04/1016/04/10

Keywords

  • coupler
  • nanoparticle
  • plasmon
  • waveguide

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