Optical structure based on the acoustic Helmholtz resonator

Here, based on an analogy between acoustics and electromagnetism wave equations, we present an electromagnetic resonator analogous to the Helmholtz resonator in acoustics. This structure is made of a tiny slit above a box and exhibits appealing properties for applications such as thermal emission, bio-sensing or spectroscopy.

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