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Epitaxially grown semiconductor thin-film absorbers achieve over 98% absorption in the mid-infrared spectrum by exciting negative-index surface plasmon polaritons. This wavelength-flexible architecture offers potential for sensing and optoelectronic applications.

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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Optoelectronics
  • Nanotechnology

Background:

  • Plasmonic absorbers are crucial for light manipulation.
  • Mid-infrared (mid-IR) applications require efficient absorption mechanisms.
  • All-semiconductor devices offer compatibility with existing semiconductor technologies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate epitaxially grown all-semiconductor thin-film plasmonic absorbers for the mid-infrared spectrum.
  • To investigate the relationship between absorption and the excitation of negative-index surface plasmon polaritons (NISPPs).
  • To explore the potential of these structures for sensing and optoelectronic integration.

Main Methods:

  • Epitaxial growth of all-semiconductor thin-film structures.
  • Experimental characterization using reflection and transmission spectroscopy.
  • Numerical modeling and analytical description of guided modes.

Main Results:

  • Achieved strong absorption exceeding 98% in the mid-infrared.
  • Observed absorption linked to the excitation of highly confined NISPPs.
  • Demonstrated wavelength flexibility and agreement between experimental and theoretical results.

Conclusions:

  • The developed structures represent a wavelength-flexible, all-semiconductor plasmonic architecture.
  • These absorbers show significant potential for mid-IR sensing applications.
  • The architecture facilitates enhanced interaction of mid-IR radiation with semiconductor optoelectronics.