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  • Photonics
  • Nanotechnology
  • Spectroscopy

Background:

  • Plasmonic nanocavities offer extreme light localization (<50 nm³ mode volumes).
  • Existing platforms face limitations in signal enhancement and remote molecular access.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To enhance light localization and surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) signals using hybrid microresonator nanocavities.
  • To enable remote molecular analysis without damaging the sample.
  • To develop efficient computational methods for simulating these complex systems.

Main Methods:

  • Integration of micrometer-scale resonators with plasmonic nanocavities.
  • Generation of high-order plasmonic modes and plasmon interference.
  • Development of a generalized boundary element method (BEM) solver for efficient simulations.

Main Results:

  • Achieved light localization intensity enhancements exceeding 10⁵.
  • Observed significant increases in SERS signals compared to bare nanocavities.
  • Demonstrated remote access to molecules within ultrathin gaps, preventing photodamage.
  • Developed a BEM solver reducing computational resources by 100-fold.

Conclusions:

  • Hybrid microresonator nanocavities provide a powerful platform for extreme near-field enhancement.
  • This technology enables sensitive, remote molecular spectroscopy and detection.
  • The developed BEM solver facilitates the characterization of complex plasmonic systems.