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    We developed surface plasmon waveguides for near-infrared light, achieving low losses and small bend radii. These waveguides enable efficient coupling with silicon, paving the way for advanced plasmonic optical devices.

    Area of Science:

    • Photonics and Nanotechnology
    • Optical Engineering

    Background:

    • Conventional silicon photonics face limitations in light confinement and device miniaturization.
    • Surface plasmon polaritons offer strong light-matter interactions and subwavelength guiding capabilities.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To design, fabricate, and characterize surface plasmon waveguides for telecommunications wavelengths.
    • To demonstrate efficient integration of plasmonic and silicon photonic circuits.
    • To explore the potential of surface plasmon waveguides for novel optical functionalities.

    Main Methods:

    • Fabrication of metallic surface plasmon waveguides using planar circuit techniques.
    • Characterization of waveguide propagation loss and bending performance.
    • Development of compact couplers for interfacing plasmonic and silicon waveguides.

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    • Light was successfully guided around 0.5 µm bends.
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