Simulations of thermo-optic long-range surface plasmon polariton optical circuits

P. G. Hermannsson; K. Leosson

doi:10.1117/12.780843

23 April 2008 Simulations of thermo-optic long-range surface plasmon polariton optical circuits

P. G. Hermannsson, K. Leosson

Proceedings Volume 6988, Nanophotonics II; 69880A (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.780843
Event: SPIE Photonics Europe, 2008, Strasbourg, France

Abstract

We present simulations of integrated optical devices based on nanometer-thin metallic stripes or wires suitable for guiding long-range surface plasmon polaritons at telecom wavelengths. Propagation of light in these circuits can be directly controlled by using the metal wires simultaneously as waveguides and heating elements. We will show examples of how resistive heating of metallic waveguides can be used to control confinement or used to affect selected parts of multi-mode waveguides in order to realize modulation, attenuation and/or switching.

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P. G. Hermannsson and K. Leosson "Simulations of thermo-optic long-range surface plasmon polariton optical circuits", Proc. SPIE 6988, Nanophotonics II, 69880A (23 April 2008); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.780843

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