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Georgios Veronis1, Shanhui Fan

  • 1Department of Electrical Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, California 94305, USA.

Optics Express
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We explored crosstalk in 3D plasmonic slot waveguides, finding stronger coupling through the dielectric compared to 2D waveguides. This enables ultradense integration of optoelectronic components.

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Area of Science:

  • Photonics and Nanotechnology
  • Plasmonics
  • Waveguide Engineering

Background:

  • Plasmonic slot waveguides offer miniaturization potential for optoelectronics.
  • Understanding crosstalk is crucial for dense integration of photonic components.
  • Existing 2D metal-dielectric-metal (MDM) waveguides have limitations in coupling behavior.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate and compare the crosstalk mechanisms in 3D plasmonic slot waveguides versus 2D MDM plasmonic waveguides.
  • To determine the potential of 3D plasmonic slot waveguides for ultradense integration.

Main Methods:

  • Detailed theoretical analysis of electromagnetic field coupling in 3D and 2D plasmonic slot waveguides.
  • Comparison of coupling behavior based on field distribution within metal and dielectric regions.
  • Evaluation of crosstalk reduction strategies in 3D designs.

Main Results:

  • Coupling in 3D plasmonic slot waveguides occurs primarily through the dielectric, unlike 2D MDM waveguides where coupling is through the metal.
  • Evanescent tails in the dielectric of 3D waveguides are significantly larger, leading to stronger coupling compared to 2D counterparts.
  • 3D plasmonic slot waveguides can achieve reduced crosstalk, even below 2D MDM levels, without compromising modal size or attenuation length.

Conclusions:

  • The distinct coupling mechanism in 3D plasmonic slot waveguides enables stronger interactions.
  • 3D plasmonic slot waveguides are suitable for creating directional couplers.
  • Optimized 3D designs facilitate ultradense integration of optoelectronic components due to controllable crosstalk.