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    A silver grating significantly enhances surface plasmon resonance (SPR) detection. Operating near the plasmon bandgap boosts sensitivity to sample refractive index changes.

    Area of Science:

    • Plasmonics
    • Nanophotonics
    • Surface Science

    Background:

    • Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) is a label-free optical technique widely used for detecting molecular interactions.
    • Traditional SPR sensors often utilize flat metal surfaces, limiting their sensitivity and performance.
    • Enhancing SPR sensitivity is crucial for developing more advanced biosensing and chemical sensing platforms.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the use of a sinusoidal silver grating to enhance SPR response.
    • To explore the effect of grating parameters on SPR bandgap formation and sensitivity.
    • To evaluate the performance of the grating in the Kretschmann configuration for sensing applications.

    Main Methods:

    • Fabrication of a sinusoidal silver grating.

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  • Utilizing the Kretschmann configuration for SPR excitation.
  • Employing the Boundary Element Method (BEM) to calculate plasmon dispersion curves.

    • Main Results:

    • Achieved a six-fold enhancement in SPR response compared to a flat silver surface.
    • Demonstrated the creation of a surface plasmon bandgap by tuning grating parameters.
    • Observed enhanced sensitivity to bulk sample refractive index changes when operating near the plasmon bandgap.

    Conclusions:

    • Sinusoidal silver gratings offer a significant improvement in SPR sensor performance.
    • Operating SPR sensors near the plasmon bandgap is a viable strategy for maximizing sensitivity.
    • The BEM is an effective tool for modeling and optimizing plasmonic nanostructures for sensing.