Radiation-suppressed plasmonic open resonators designed by nonmagnetic transformation optics
Author
Xu, Hongyi
Wang, Xingjue
Yu, Tianyuan
Sun, Handong
Zhang, Baile
Date of Issue
2012School
School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Version
Published version
Abstract
How to confine light energy associated with surface plasmon polaritons (SPPs) in a physical space with minimal radiation loss whereas creating maximum interacting section with surrounding environment is of particular interest in plasmonic optics. By virtue of transformation optics, we propose a design method of forming a polygonal surface-plasmonic resonator in fully open structures by applying the nonmagnetic affine transformation optics strategy. The radiation loss can be suppressed because SPPs that propagate in the designed open structures will be deceived as if they were propagating on a flat metal/dielectric interface without radiation. Because of the nonmagnetic nature of the transformation strategy, this design can be implemented with dielectric materials available in nature. An experimentally verifiable model is subsequently proposed for future experimental demonstration. Our design may find potential applications in omnidirectional sensing, light harvesting, energy storage and plasmonic lasing.
Subject
DRNTU::Science::Physics::Radiation physics
Type
Journal Article
Series/Journal Title
Scientific reports
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© 2012 The Author(s). This paper was published in Scientific Reports and is made available as an electronic reprint (preprint) with permission of The Author(s). The paper can be found at the following official DOI: [http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/srep00784]. One print or electronic copy may be made for personal use only. Systematic or multiple reproduction, distribution to multiple locations via electronic or other means, duplication of any material in this paper for a fee or for commercial purposes, or modification of the content of the paper is prohibited and is subject to penalties under law.
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