Optimization of plasmon-plasmon coupling in photorefractive layered media
In this paper we study grating-induced plasmon-plasmon coupling in photorefractive layered media using a weakcoupling approximation. The method used is applicable to general layered structures that support both plasmonic and optical modes, such as photorefractive liquid crystal cells. The approximat...
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2013-07-12.
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| Summary: | In this paper we study grating-induced plasmon-plasmon coupling in photorefractive layered media using a weakcoupling approximation. The method used is applicable to general layered structures that support both plasmonic and optical modes, such as photorefractive liquid crystal cells. The approximate equations are accurate when compared to S matrix approaches and capture the plasmon propagation at the surface of the device along with the optical modes guided by the layered geometry underneath. Analysis of the resulting model provides insight into the effect of the control parameters in this device and the means to optimize the diffraction efficiency. For example, by considering the case in which the plasmon is spectrally separated from the guided modes it is possible to determine the optimum gold thickness and grating strength required to obtain the strongest possible diffraction. |
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