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Summary

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We developed a new guided-mode resonance sensor using a planar waveguide structure for highly sensitive refractive index and relative humidity measurements. This hysteresis-free sensor shows great potential for various applications.

Keywords:

figure of merit guided-mode resonance humidity sensor planar waveguide structure resonance wavelength sensitivity

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Area of Science:

Photonics and optical sensing.
Nanophotonics and plasmonics.

Background:

A novel planar waveguide structure (PWS) utilizing guided-mode resonance (GMR) was designed for enhanced sensing capabilities.
The PWS features an asymmetric three-layer structure (substrate/Au/photoresist) enabling the excitation of multiple waveguide modes.

Discussion:

Ellipsometric characterization and optical simulations confirmed the excitation of multiple waveguide modes within the PWS.
Theoretical analysis predicted high sensitivity to refractive index changes (up to 6600 nm/RIU) and a figure of merit (FOM) of 224 RIU^-1.

Key Insights:

The PWS demonstrated practical application in measuring relative humidity (RH) with a sensitivity of 0.141 nm/%RH and a FOM of 3.7 × 10^-3 %RH^-1.
The sensor exhibits high sensitivity and is free from hysteresis, making it reliable for environmental monitoring.

Outlook:

The GMR-based sensor's high performance suggests potential for diverse applications in chemical and biological sensing.
Further research can explore integrating this PWS into advanced sensing platforms for real-time monitoring.