High performance optical systems using MIM based plasmonic structures

In this paper, the design of high performance optical systems based on MIM based plasmonic structures is proposed. Using a design methodology based on optimization functions, two novel components are proposed: demultiplexer and gas sensor. Further optimization of these plasmonic systems, high performance optical demultiplexer is maintained with a narrow line-width down to 4 nm with acceptable power level around 30%. On the other side, highly sensitive optical sensor is proposed with sensitivity up to 2000 nm and a limit of detection down to 10−4.

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