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  • Photonics and Optical Sensing
  • Nanotechnology
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Dielectric grating-based sensors typically rely on guided mode resonance (GMR) using thin waveguide and grating layers.
  • Existing GMR sensors have limitations in sensitivity and applicability for certain sensing scenarios.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Investigate thick subwavelength dielectric grating structures for reflection resonances.
  • Explore their potential for biosensing and tunable filtering applications.
  • Compare their performance against traditional GMR sensors.

Main Methods:

  • Analytical and numerical simulations of thick dielectric grating structures.
  • Experimental demonstration as a chemical sensor in the short-wave infrared (SWIR) spectral range (1200-1800 nm).
  • Rigorous numerical simulations of optical field distribution.

Main Results:

  • Thick gratings exhibit reflection resonances without a waveguide layer.
  • Demonstrated higher sensitivity with increased interaction volume and grating height.
  • Observed unique properties including improved figure of merit for transverse magnetic (TM) resonance and a sudden Q-factor increase with high local field enhancement.
  • Effective medium approximation showed limitations for predicting resonance locations in thicker gratings.

Conclusions:

  • Thick dielectric gratings present a promising alternative to GMR sensors, offering enhanced sensitivity and unique optical properties.
  • These structures show significant potential for advanced biosensing and tunable filtering applications.
  • The observed nano-antenna-like behavior at specific heights warrants further investigation for enhanced light-matter interactions.