Accurate and real-time detection of hydrogen(H_(2))is essential for ensuring energy security.Fiber-optic H_(2) sensors are gaining attention for their integration and remote sensing capabilities.However,they face chal...Accurate and real-time detection of hydrogen(H_(2))is essential for ensuring energy security.Fiber-optic H_(2) sensors are gaining attention for their integration and remote sensing capabilities.However,they face challenges,including complex fabrication processes and limited response times.Here,we propose a fiber-optic H_(2) sensing tip based on Tamm plasmon polariton(TPP)resonance,consisting of a multilayer metal/dielectric Bragg reflector deposited directly on the fiber end facet,simplifying the fabrication process.The fiber-optic TPP(FOTPP)tip exhibits both TPP and multiple Fabry-Perot(FP)resonances simultaneously,with the TPP employed for highly sensitive H_(2) detection.Compared to FP resonance,TPP exhibits more than twice the sensitivity under the same structural dimension without cavity geometry deformation.The excellent performance is attributed to alterations in phase-matching conditions,driven by changes in penetration depth of TPP.Furthermore,the FP mode is utilized to achieve an efficient photothermal effect to catalyze the reaction between H_(2) and the FOTPP structure.Consequently,the response and recovery speeds of the FOTPP tip under resonance-enhanced photothermal assistance are improved by 6.5 and 2.1 times,respectively.Our work offers a novel strategy for developing TPP-integrated fiber-optic tips,refines the theoretical framework of photothermal-assisted detection systems,and provides clear experimental evidence.展开更多
Quantum theory of surface plasmons is very important for studying the interactions between light and different metal nanostructures in nanoplasmonics.In this work,using the canonical quantization method,the SPPs on na...Quantum theory of surface plasmons is very important for studying the interactions between light and different metal nanostructures in nanoplasmonics.In this work,using the canonical quantization method,the SPPs on nanowires and their orbital and spin angular momentums are investigated.The results show that the SPPs on nanowire carry both orbital and spin momentums during propagation.Later,the result is applied to the plasmonic nanowire waveguide to show the agreement of the theory.The study is helpful for the nano wire based plasmonic interactions and the quantum information based optical circuit in the future.展开更多
Benefiting from the induced image charge on film surface,the nanoparticle aggregating on metal exhibits interesting optical properties.In this work,a linear metal nanoparticle trimer on metal film system has been inve...Benefiting from the induced image charge on film surface,the nanoparticle aggregating on metal exhibits interesting optical properties.In this work,a linear metal nanoparticle trimer on metal film system has been investigated to explore the novel optical phenomenon.Both the electric field and surface charge distributions demonstrate the light is focused on film greatly by the nanoparticles at two sides,which could be strongly modulated by the wavelength of incident light.And the influence of nanoparticle in middle on this light focusing ability has also been studied here,which is explained by the plasmon hybridization theory.Our finding about light focusing in nanoparticle aggregating on metal film not only enlarges the novel phenomenon of surface plasmon but also has great application prospect in the field of surface-enhanced spectra,surface catalysis,solar cells,water splitting,etc.展开更多
A gold nanohole/disk array-based plasmonic fiber end-facet sensing probe is proposed and demonstrated experimentally,where the hybrid plasmon mode on the top surface used for sensing is excited by the cooperative effe...A gold nanohole/disk array-based plasmonic fiber end-facet sensing probe is proposed and demonstrated experimentally,where the hybrid plasmon mode on the top surface used for sensing is excited by the cooperative effect of the near-field coupling between the nanohole and the nanodisk,as well as the localized surface plasmon of the nanodisk.The high-quality integration of the nanohole/disk array on the fiber end facet is achieved by combining nanoimprint lithography on a planar substrate with fiber ultraviolet(UV)-curable adhesive transfer techniques.As a result,the fabricated fiber probe experimentally exhibits a moderately high bulk refractive index sensitivity of~196.91 nm/RIU and excellent surface sensitivity.Furthermore,the specific identification and determination of protein molecules verify their sensitivity analysis capabilities for future bioassays.This work provides a feasible plasmonic excitation strategy and enables batch-manufactured technology for nanostructure-based fiber probes to break through the current bottlenecks in biosensing applications.展开更多
The properties of propagating surface plasmon polaritons(SPPs)along one-dimensional metal structures have been investigated for more than 10 years and are now well understood.Because of the high confinement of electro...The properties of propagating surface plasmon polaritons(SPPs)along one-dimensional metal structures have been investigated for more than 10 years and are now well understood.Because of the high confinement of electromagnetic energy,propagating SPPs have been considered to represent one of the best potential ways to construct next-generation circuits that use light to overcome the speed limit of electronics.Many basic plasmonic components have already been developed.In this review,researches on plasmonic waveguides are reviewed from the perspective of plasmonic circuits.Several circuit components are constructed to demonstrate the basic function of an optical digital circuit.In the end of this review,a prototype for an SPP-based nanochip is proposed,and the problems associated with building such plasmonic circuits are discussed.A plasmonic chip that can be practically applied is expected to become available in the near future.展开更多
Due to its amazing ability to manipulate light at the nanoscale,plasmonics has become one of the most interesting topics in the field of light–matter interaction.As a promising application of plasmonics,surface-enhan...Due to its amazing ability to manipulate light at the nanoscale,plasmonics has become one of the most interesting topics in the field of light–matter interaction.As a promising application of plasmonics,surface-enhanced Raman scattering(SERS)has been widely used in scientific investigations and material analysis.The large enhanced Raman signals are mainly caused by the extremely enhanced electromagnetic field that results from localized surface plasmon polaritons.Recently,a novel SERS technology called remote SERS has been reported,combining both localized surface plasmon polaritons and propagating surface plasmon polaritons(PSPPs,or called plasmonic waveguide),which may be found in prominent applications in special circumstances compared to traditional local SERS.In this article,we review the mechanism of remote SERS and its development since it was first reported in 2009.Various remote metal systems based on plasmonic waveguides,such as nanoparticle–nanowire systems,single nanowire systems,crossed nanowire systems and nanowire dimer systems,are introduced,and recent novel applications,such as sensors,plasmon-driven surface-catalyzed reactions and Raman optical activity,are also presented.Furthermore,studies of remote SERS in dielectric and organic systems based on dielectric waveguides remind us that this useful technology has additional,tremendous application prospects that have not been realized in metal systems.展开更多
基金financial supports from National Key Research and Development Program of China(2023YFB3209500)National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)(12274052 and 62171076)+1 种基金Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(DUT24ZD203)Bolian Research Funds of Dalian Maritime University and Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(3132024605).
文摘Accurate and real-time detection of hydrogen(H_(2))is essential for ensuring energy security.Fiber-optic H_(2) sensors are gaining attention for their integration and remote sensing capabilities.However,they face challenges,including complex fabrication processes and limited response times.Here,we propose a fiber-optic H_(2) sensing tip based on Tamm plasmon polariton(TPP)resonance,consisting of a multilayer metal/dielectric Bragg reflector deposited directly on the fiber end facet,simplifying the fabrication process.The fiber-optic TPP(FOTPP)tip exhibits both TPP and multiple Fabry-Perot(FP)resonances simultaneously,with the TPP employed for highly sensitive H_(2) detection.Compared to FP resonance,TPP exhibits more than twice the sensitivity under the same structural dimension without cavity geometry deformation.The excellent performance is attributed to alterations in phase-matching conditions,driven by changes in penetration depth of TPP.Furthermore,the FP mode is utilized to achieve an efficient photothermal effect to catalyze the reaction between H_(2) and the FOTPP structure.Consequently,the response and recovery speeds of the FOTPP tip under resonance-enhanced photothermal assistance are improved by 6.5 and 2.1 times,respectively.Our work offers a novel strategy for developing TPP-integrated fiber-optic tips,refines the theoretical framework of photothermal-assisted detection systems,and provides clear experimental evidence.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11704058 and 11974069)the National Special Support Program for High-level Personnel Recruitment,China(Grant No.W03020231)+3 种基金Liaoning Revitalization Talents Program,China(Grant No.XLYC1902113)Program for Liaoning Innovation Team in University,China(Grant No.LT2016011)Science and Technique Foundation of Dalian,China(Grant No.2017RD12)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China(Grant No.DUT19RC(3)007).
文摘Quantum theory of surface plasmons is very important for studying the interactions between light and different metal nanostructures in nanoplasmonics.In this work,using the canonical quantization method,the SPPs on nanowires and their orbital and spin angular momentums are investigated.The results show that the SPPs on nanowire carry both orbital and spin momentums during propagation.Later,the result is applied to the plasmonic nanowire waveguide to show the agreement of the theory.The study is helpful for the nano wire based plasmonic interactions and the quantum information based optical circuit in the future.
基金the National Key Research and Development Program(Grant No.2019YFC1906100)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11974067 and 12074054)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation Project of CQ CSTC(cstc2019jcyj-msxmX0145,cstc2019jcyj-bshX0042,and cstc2019jcyj-msxmX0828)the Sharing Fund of Chongqing University’s Large-scale Equipment.
文摘Benefiting from the induced image charge on film surface,the nanoparticle aggregating on metal exhibits interesting optical properties.In this work,a linear metal nanoparticle trimer on metal film system has been investigated to explore the novel optical phenomenon.Both the electric field and surface charge distributions demonstrate the light is focused on film greatly by the nanoparticles at two sides,which could be strongly modulated by the wavelength of incident light.And the influence of nanoparticle in middle on this light focusing ability has also been studied here,which is explained by the plasmon hybridization theory.Our finding about light focusing in nanoparticle aggregating on metal film not only enlarges the novel phenomenon of surface plasmon but also has great application prospect in the field of surface-enhanced spectra,surface catalysis,solar cells,water splitting,etc.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.12274052 and 62171076)the Natural Science Foundation of Liaoning Province(No.2022MS-134)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Nos.DUT24ZD203 and DUT23BK063)。
文摘A gold nanohole/disk array-based plasmonic fiber end-facet sensing probe is proposed and demonstrated experimentally,where the hybrid plasmon mode on the top surface used for sensing is excited by the cooperative effect of the near-field coupling between the nanohole and the nanodisk,as well as the localized surface plasmon of the nanodisk.The high-quality integration of the nanohole/disk array on the fiber end facet is achieved by combining nanoimprint lithography on a planar substrate with fiber ultraviolet(UV)-curable adhesive transfer techniques.As a result,the fabricated fiber probe experimentally exhibits a moderately high bulk refractive index sensitivity of~196.91 nm/RIU and excellent surface sensitivity.Furthermore,the specific identification and determination of protein molecules verify their sensitivity analysis capabilities for future bioassays.This work provides a feasible plasmonic excitation strategy and enables batch-manufactured technology for nanostructure-based fiber probes to break through the current bottlenecks in biosensing applications.
基金This work was supported by National Nature Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.91436102,11374353 and 11474141).
文摘The properties of propagating surface plasmon polaritons(SPPs)along one-dimensional metal structures have been investigated for more than 10 years and are now well understood.Because of the high confinement of electromagnetic energy,propagating SPPs have been considered to represent one of the best potential ways to construct next-generation circuits that use light to overcome the speed limit of electronics.Many basic plasmonic components have already been developed.In this review,researches on plasmonic waveguides are reviewed from the perspective of plasmonic circuits.Several circuit components are constructed to demonstrate the basic function of an optical digital circuit.In the end of this review,a prototype for an SPP-based nanochip is proposed,and the problems associated with building such plasmonic circuits are discussed.A plasmonic chip that can be practically applied is expected to become available in the near future.
基金This study was financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grants 11374353,11204390 and 11274149)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(CQDXWL-2013-009)+1 种基金the Program of Shenyang Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technology(F12-254-1-00)Special Fund for Agro-scientific Research in the Public Interest(NO.201303045).
文摘Due to its amazing ability to manipulate light at the nanoscale,plasmonics has become one of the most interesting topics in the field of light–matter interaction.As a promising application of plasmonics,surface-enhanced Raman scattering(SERS)has been widely used in scientific investigations and material analysis.The large enhanced Raman signals are mainly caused by the extremely enhanced electromagnetic field that results from localized surface plasmon polaritons.Recently,a novel SERS technology called remote SERS has been reported,combining both localized surface plasmon polaritons and propagating surface plasmon polaritons(PSPPs,or called plasmonic waveguide),which may be found in prominent applications in special circumstances compared to traditional local SERS.In this article,we review the mechanism of remote SERS and its development since it was first reported in 2009.Various remote metal systems based on plasmonic waveguides,such as nanoparticle–nanowire systems,single nanowire systems,crossed nanowire systems and nanowire dimer systems,are introduced,and recent novel applications,such as sensors,plasmon-driven surface-catalyzed reactions and Raman optical activity,are also presented.Furthermore,studies of remote SERS in dielectric and organic systems based on dielectric waveguides remind us that this useful technology has additional,tremendous application prospects that have not been realized in metal systems.
