Review on plasmon induced transparency based on metal-dielectric-metal waveguides

Plasmon induced transparency(PIT)in the transparent window provides new insights into the design of optical filters,switches and storage,and integrated optics.The slow light effect makes PIT applicable to both sensors and slow light devices.Besides,PIT can overcome the diffraction limit of light,which makes it possible to manipulate light on a half-wavelength scale and brings good news to the miniaturization of optical devices.In this paper,we first summarize the researches of PIT phenomenon based on metal-dielectric-metal(MDM)waveguide systems and analyze the physical mechanisms of PIT including bright-dark mode interactions and phase-coupling-induced transparency.Then,we review the applications of PIT in optical sensing,optical filtering,optical switching,slow light devices and optical logic devices.At last,we outline important challenges that need to be addressed,provide corresponding solutions and predict important directions for future research in this area.

Plasmon-induced transparency effect in hybrid terahertz metamaterials with active control and multi-dark modes

We numerically demonstrate a photo-excited plasmon-induced transparency(PIT)effect in hybrid terahertz(THz)metamaterials.The proposed metamaterials are regular arrays of hybrid unit cells composed of a metallic cut wire and four metallic split-ring resonators(SRRs)whose gaps are filled with photosensitive semiconductor gallium arsenide(GaAs)patches.We simulate the PIT effect controlled by external infrared light intensity to change the conductivity of GaAs.In the absence of photo excitation,the conductivity of Ga As is 0,thus the SRR gaps are disconnected,and the PIT effect is not observed since the dark resonator(supported by the hybrid SRRs)cannot be stimulated.When the conductivity of GaAs is increased via photo excitation,the conductivity of Ga As can increase rapidly from 0 S/m to 1×10^(6)S/m and GaAs can connect the metal aluminum SRR gaps,and the dark resonator is excited through coupling with the bright resonator(supported by the cut wire),which leads to the PIT effect.Therefore,the PIT effect can be dynamically tuned between the on and off states by controlling the intensity of the external infrared light.We also discuss couplings between one bright mode(CW)and several dark modes(SRRs)with different sizes.The interference analytically described by the coupled Lorentz oscillator model elucidates the coupling mechanism between one bright mode and two dark modes.The phenomenon can be considered the result of linear superposition of the coupling between the bright mode and each dark mode.The proposed metamaterials are promising for application in the fields of THz communications,optical storage,optical display,and imaging.

Analysis and Investigation of Slow Light Based on Plasmonic Induced Transparency in Metal-Dielectric-Metal Ring Resonator in a Waveguide System with Different Geometrical Designs

In this paper we will try to create, propose and analyze structure of a slow light device, based on plasmonic induced transparency in a metal-dielectric-metal based ring resonator. Group index by first design about 37 and second design about 35 earned. The proposed dielectric material is Poly Methyl Meta Acrylate (PMMA) sandwiched by gold metal cladding. Finite Element Method-con- ducted Electromagnetic simulations are employed to evaluate the plasmonic designs for behavior of slow light. The signal and pump wavelength are assumed to be 830 nm and 1550 nm respectively in the systems. The overall length of the plasmonic slow light system is 600 nm. In a wide range of frequency bands, the optical properties of metals can be described with a plasma model. The optical signal can be achieved with the use of surface waves on the boundary between the insulating materials and metals with dimensions smaller than the diffraction limit. The main goal, is estimation of optical characteristics such as bandwidth, the Real and Imaginary parts of refractive index, group velocity and slow down factor in such optical devices. The obtained results and observations, can be useful in basic research and the production of highly integrated plasmonic devices.