Realizing high-performance four active plasmonic filters using a single structure

Abstract This research aims to contribute significantly to the field of plasmonic filtering technology within modern optical communication systems. By focusing on the development of a high-performance, more compact, and efficient design, this study explores the potential of hybrid plasmonic filters...

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Main Authors: Samar Elbialy, B. M. El-den, Eman Ashraf
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Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2024-11-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-80724-4
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description Abstract This research aims to contribute significantly to the field of plasmonic filtering technology within modern optical communication systems. By focusing on the development of a high-performance, more compact, and efficient design, this study explores the potential of hybrid plasmonic filters to revolutionize optical filtering applications. The approach leverages an innovative active material with electrically tunable permittivity, allowing for dynamic control over the filter’s optical properties. The research specifically examines four types of filters: low-pass filters (LPF), high-pass filters (HPF), band-pass filters (BPF), and band-reject filters (BRF). These filters are designed to operate effectively across a broad wavelength range of 1200–1800 nm, achieving a transmittance exceeding 98% at the output port, while maintaining isolation with transmittance below 2% at the isolated ports. The structure demonstrates a FWHM of approximately 216 nm for the band-pass filter and approximately 223 nm for the band-reject filter, which are considered moderate values, ensuring the versatility and multifunctionality of the design. The ultra-compact size, with a footprint of just 21 µm2, makes these filters particularly advantageous for integration into space-constrained optical communication systems.
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spelling doaj-art-309db4b560ed4cde9bf5b75d851214892024-12-01T12:27:04ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222024-11-011411810.1038/s41598-024-80724-4Realizing high-performance four active plasmonic filters using a single structureSamar Elbialy0B. M. El-den1Eman Ashraf2Electronics and Communications Department, Faculty of Engineering, Delta University for Science and TechnologyElectronics and Communications Department, Faculty of Engineering, Delta University for Science and TechnologyElectronics and Communications Department, Faculty of Engineering, Delta University for Science and TechnologyAbstract This research aims to contribute significantly to the field of plasmonic filtering technology within modern optical communication systems. By focusing on the development of a high-performance, more compact, and efficient design, this study explores the potential of hybrid plasmonic filters to revolutionize optical filtering applications. The approach leverages an innovative active material with electrically tunable permittivity, allowing for dynamic control over the filter’s optical properties. The research specifically examines four types of filters: low-pass filters (LPF), high-pass filters (HPF), band-pass filters (BPF), and band-reject filters (BRF). These filters are designed to operate effectively across a broad wavelength range of 1200–1800 nm, achieving a transmittance exceeding 98% at the output port, while maintaining isolation with transmittance below 2% at the isolated ports. The structure demonstrates a FWHM of approximately 216 nm for the band-pass filter and approximately 223 nm for the band-reject filter, which are considered moderate values, ensuring the versatility and multifunctionality of the design. The ultra-compact size, with a footprint of just 21 µm2, makes these filters particularly advantageous for integration into space-constrained optical communication systems.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-80724-4Plasmonic filterPhotonic integrated circuitsFull-width half maximum (FWHM)Hybrid plasmonic waveguidesFDTD algorithm
spellingShingle Samar Elbialy
B. M. El-den
Eman Ashraf
Realizing high-performance four active plasmonic filters using a single structure
Scientific Reports
Plasmonic filter
Photonic integrated circuits
Full-width half maximum (FWHM)
Hybrid plasmonic waveguides
FDTD algorithm
title Realizing high-performance four active plasmonic filters using a single structure
title_full Realizing high-performance four active plasmonic filters using a single structure
title_fullStr Realizing high-performance four active plasmonic filters using a single structure
title_full_unstemmed Realizing high-performance four active plasmonic filters using a single structure
title_short Realizing high-performance four active plasmonic filters using a single structure
title_sort realizing high performance four active plasmonic filters using a single structure
topic Plasmonic filter
Photonic integrated circuits
Full-width half maximum (FWHM)
Hybrid plasmonic waveguides
FDTD algorithm
url https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-80724-4
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