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  • 1Department of engineering physics, École Polytechnique de Montreal, Montréal, Québec, Canada.

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This study introduces a novel phase-sensitive sensor using plasmonic nanogratings for precise refractive index detection. The technique offers a highly sensitive and efficient alternative for nanoplasmonic sensing applications.

Area of Science:

  • Plasmonics and Nanophotonics
  • Optical Sensing Technologies

Background:

  • Conventional nanoplasmonic sensors often rely on spectral interrogation, which can be complex and less efficient.
  • Phase-sensitive detection offers potential for enhanced sensitivity and resolution in optical measurements.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a novel phase-sensitive sensor concept utilizing plasmonic nanograting structures.
  • To enable high-resolution polarimetric measurements for refractive index sensing.
  • To offer a more efficient alternative to existing nanoplasmonic sensing methods.

Main Methods:

  • Theoretical modeling was performed to optimize nanostructure geometry for polarimetric measurements.
  • The sensor utilizes normal incidence and transmission detection.
  • The optical setup achieves a high phase resolution of 6*10(-3) degrees.

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Main Results:

  • The developed nanostructures enable precise measurement of the phase difference between s- and p-polarized light.
  • The sensor achieves a high sensitivity of 3.8*10(-6) refractive index units (RIU) for bulk refractive index detection.
  • The phase-sensitive approach demonstrates superior performance compared to spectral interrogation methods.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed phase-sensitive plasmonic nanograting sensor provides a highly efficient and sensitive method for refractive index sensing.
  • This technique is a viable alternative to conventional spectral interrogation methods in nanoplasmonics.
  • The sensor has potential applications in multisensing and advanced imaging technologies.