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Area of Science:

  • Solid-state physics
  • Opto-plasmonics
  • Materials science

Background:

  • Modulating light with coherent charge oscillations is crucial for opto-plasmonics.
  • Achieving high modulation depth with low optical energy is a significant challenge in metals and semiconductors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the potential of topological insulators for efficient light modulation.
  • To achieve ultra-high modulation depth with low optical fluence.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of micro-ribbon arrays from topological insulator Bi2Se3.
  • Measurement of light modulation at 1.5 THz with low optical fluence (45 μJ cm(-2)).

Main Results:

  • An unprecedented modulation depth of 2,400% was achieved at 1.5 THz.
  • Near-zero extinction spectrum due to Fano-like plasmon-phonon-destructive interference.
  • Photoinduced formation of a massive two-dimensional electron gas enhanced modulation.

Conclusions:

  • Topological insulator Bi2Se3 offers a novel platform for high-efficiency opto-plasmonic devices.
  • The observed phenomenon overcomes the fundamental trade-off between modulation depth and optical energy injection.
  • This work paves the way for advanced photonic applications utilizing topological materials.