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Plasmon nanoparticle array waveguides for single photon and single plasmon sources.

A Femius Koenderink¹

¹Center for Nanophotonics, FOM Institute for Atomic and Molecular Physics (AMOLF), Science Park 104, 1098 XG Amsterdam, The Netherlands. f.koenderink@amolf.nl

|October 20, 2009

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Researchers developed efficient unidirectional single photon and plasmon sources using coupled plasmon particle arrays. These arrays, inspired by Yagi-Uda antennas, offer controlled emission directionality and decay rates without sacrificing quantum efficiency.

Area of Science:

Plasmonics
Quantum Optics
Antenna Theory

Background:

Plasmonic nanostructures offer unique light-matter interaction properties.
Yagi-Uda antennas are known for directional radiation.
Efficient single photon and plasmon sources are crucial for quantum technologies.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the use of linear coupled plasmon particle arrays for creating efficient unidirectional single photon and plasmon sources.
To analyze the impact of material loss on emission properties.
To explore the role of guided mode dispersion in optimizing source performance.

Main Methods:

Exact multipole expansion method for calculating emission properties.
Analysis of spontaneous emission directivity, efficiency, and decay rates.

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Investigation of dispersion relations in infinite plasmonic arrays.

Main Results:

Plasmon particle arrays, inspired by Yagi-Uda antennas, enable efficient unidirectional emission.
Material loss in noble metals was accounted for in calculations.
Guided mode dispersion was identified as a key factor for achieving high figures of merit.
Emission directionality and decay rates can be independently controlled.

Conclusions:

Coupled plasmon particle arrays provide a versatile platform for designing advanced light sources.
Optimizing coupling to array eigenmodes beyond the light line is essential for directivity.
Independent control over decay rates and directionality is achievable, enhancing quantum efficiency.