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Wenhui Lai, Kunhua Wen, Jiyan Lin

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This study introduces a novel hexagonal resonator with metallic blocks for enhanced optical filtering and sensing. The design achieves multiple symmetrical transmission peaks and Fano resonance, crucial for integrated photonics applications.

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Area of Science:

Photonics
Nanophotonics
Optical Engineering

Background:

Subwavelength metal-insulator-metal (MIM) waveguides are fundamental components in integrated photonics.
Hexagonal resonators offer unique optical properties but can be limited in spectral control.
On-chip optical filters and sensors require high performance and miniaturization.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose and analyze an end-coupled hexagonal resonator with dual parallel metallic blocks.
To investigate the impact of metallic block insertion on transmission characteristics.
To explore the potential for on-chip optical filtering and sensing applications.

Main Methods:

Utilizing subwavelength metal-insulator-metal (MIM) waveguides.
Employing the finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) method for numerical simulations.
Analyzing transmission spectra and field distributions.

Main Results:

Vertical insertion of blocks yields three symmetrical transmission peaks with high transmittance, enabling optical filtering.
Horizontal distribution of blocks induces mode interactions, resulting in Fano resonance with an asymmetrical peak.
The structure demonstrates high index sensitivity and figure of merit, suitable for optical sensing.

Conclusions:

The proposed dual metallic block-inserted hexagonal resonator offers enhanced spectral control for on-chip optical filters.
The structure exhibits promising characteristics for high-performance optical sensing.
This design contributes to the advancement of integrated photonics and its applications.