Filtering and Modulation from the Infrared to the Terahertz using Phase-Change Extraordinary Optical Transmission Metasurfaces

Periodic arrays of sub-wavelength-scale holes in plasmonic metal films are known to provide resonant transmission peaks via the extraordinary optical transmission (EOT) effect. Active control of the spectral position of such transmission peaks can be obtained by adding a layer of phase-change material (PCM) to the EOT device. Switching the PCM layer between its amorphous and crystalline states can shift the spectral position of the resonance, enabling potential applications in the fields of active filtering and sensing (e.g., multispectral sensing), and for signal modulation. Here, the design, fabrication, and characterization of active EOT devices are targeted at various important regions of the optical spectrum.

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Periodic arrays of sub-wavelength-scale holes in plasmonic metal films enable resonant transmission peaks through the extraordinary optical transmission (EOT) effect. By incorporating a phase-change material (PCM) layer in the EOT device, active control of the spectral position of these transmission peaks is achieved. The switching between amorphous and crystalline states of the PCM layer leads to a shift in the resonance, enabling potential applications in active filtering, sensing (e.g., multispectral sensing), and signal modulation. This article focuses on the design, fabrication, and characterization of active EOT devices targeting various important regions in the optical spectrum.