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Area of Science:

  • Optics and Photonics
  • Resonant Systems
  • Nanophotonics

Background:

  • Whispering-gallery modes (WGMs) are crucial for optical microdisk resonators.
  • Subwavelength dielectric particles can interact with and perturb these modes.
  • Existing models often predict blueshift for particle-induced resonance shifts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To theoretically and experimentally investigate the interaction of subwavelength dielectric particles with WGMs in optical microdisk resonators.
  • To challenge and refine the understanding of particle-induced resonance shifts.
  • To provide accurate predictions for optical resonator behavior.

Main Methods:

  • Theoretical modeling of WGM shifts in microdisk resonators.
  • Experimental observation of resonance shifts using optical spectroscopy.
  • Analysis of particle-induced doublet of resonances.

Main Results:

  • Theoretical predictions confirmed by experimental observations.
  • Both peaks of the particle-induced resonance doublet are redshifted.
  • The observed redshift contradicts generally accepted theoretical models.

Conclusions:

  • The interaction of subwavelength dielectric particles with optical microdisk resonators leads to a redshifted resonance doublet.
  • This finding necessitates a revision of current theoretical models for WGM shifts.
  • Accurate modeling of these interactions is vital for advanced optical device design.