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Title: Parametric study of optical transmission through plasmonic hole arrays modulated by the phase transition of vanadium dioxide

Journal Article · · OSA Continuum
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1364/OSAC.390879· OSTI ID:1645168

We have performed comprehensive electromagnetic simulations and preliminary experiments to explore the effects of geometrical and material parameters on the extraordinary optical transmission (EOT) through periodic arrays of subwavelength holes in a bilayer stack consisting of a gold or silver film atop a vanadium dioxide film (Au/Ag + VO 2 ), where the latter undergoes a semiconductor-to-metal phase transition. Using the finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) and finite-element methods (FEM), we vary iteratively the array periodicity, VO 2 film thickness and hole diameters, as well as the refractive index inside the VO 2 -layer holes and the VO 2 optical constants. For each variation, we compare the metallic-to-semiconducting ratios of the zero-order transmission ( T 00 ) peaks and find sharp maxima in these ratios within narrow parameter ranges. The maxima arise from Fabry-Perot and Fano-type resonances that minimize T 00 in the semiconducting phase of the perforated bilayers. At a fixed array period, the primary factors controlling the VO 2 -enabled EOT modulation are the VO 2 thickness, diameter of the VO 2 -layer holes, and absorption in the two VO 2 phases. Besides uncovering the origins of the higher metallic-phase T 00 , this study provides a protocol for optimizing the performance of the bilayer hole arrays for potential uses as dynamically tunable nano-optical devices.

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
Grant/Contract Number:
CNMS2018-161; CNMS2019-171
OSTI ID:
1645168
Journal Information:
OSA Continuum, Journal Name: OSA Continuum Vol. 3 Journal Issue: 8; ISSN 2578-7519
Publisher:
Optical Society of AmericaCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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