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    Area of Science:

    • Photonics
    • Nonlinear Optics
    • Materials Science

    Background:

    • Surface plasmon polaritons (SPPs) enable strong light confinement.
    • Third harmonic generation (THG) is a key nonlinear optical process.
    • Plasmonic waveguides offer potential for enhanced nonlinear effects.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To theoretically propose and demonstrate an asymmetric plasmonic slot waveguide (APSW) for efficient phase-matched THG.
    • To optimize the APSW geometry for enhanced nonlinear optical performance.
    • To investigate the key parameters influencing THG efficiency in the proposed structure.

    Main Methods:

    • Integration of nonlinear organic material (DDMEBT polymer) and silicon into a metallic slot waveguide.
    • Development and application of rigorous coupled-mode equations for THG analysis in lossy APSW.
    • Systematic investigation of waveguide geometry and operating parameters affecting THG efficiency.

    Main Results:

    • Achieved tight electric field confinement within the metallic slot via SPPs, enhancing nonlinear effects.
    • Demonstrated a high THG conversion efficiency of 4.88 × 10⁻⁶ at 1 W pump power.
    • Identified optimal relationships between THG efficiency and parameters like slot dimensions, phase matching, and pump power.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed APSW provides an effective platform for efficient phase-matched THG.
    • The design leverages SPPs for significant enhancement of nonlinear optical processes.
    • This work offers a pathway for developing advanced nonlinear photonic devices.