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Optics Express

  • Editor: C. Martijn de Sterke
  • Vol. 17, Iss. 8 — Apr. 13, 2009
  • pp: 6860–6866

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Creating high density nanoantenna arrays via plasmon enhanced particle–cavity (PEP–C) architectures

Benjamin M. Ross and Luke P. Lee  »View Author Affiliations


Optics Express, Vol. 17, Issue 8, pp. 6860-6866 (2009)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/OE.17.006860


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Abstract

We propose a new solution for high hot–spot density creation by coupling a particle and a cavity in a structure dubbed a plasmonic enhanced particle–cavity (PEP–C) antenna. In comparison to analogous particle–based dimer antenna structures, the PEP–C allows both a higher maximum field and an order–of–magnitude higher hot–spot density. In addition, the hot–spots of the PEP–C antenna can be precisely controlled, resulting in increased reliability. We elucidate the photonic characteristics of the PEP–C antenna and show tuning and optimization through choice of geometric parameters. These properties make the PEP–C antenna an excellent candidate for plasmonic–based biomolecular sensors.

© 2009 Optical Society of America

OCIS Codes
(280.1415) Remote sensing and sensors : Biological sensing and sensors
(250.5403) Optoelectronics : Plasmonics
(240.6695) Optics at surfaces : Surface-enhanced Raman scattering

ToC Category:
Optics at Surfaces

History
Original Manuscript: January 7, 2009
Revised Manuscript: February 20, 2009
Manuscript Accepted: February 20, 2009
Published: April 10, 2009

Virtual Issues
Vol. 4, Iss. 6 Virtual Journal for Biomedical Optics

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Benjamin M. Ross and Luke P. Lee, "Creating high density nanoantenna arrays via plasmon enhanced particle–cavity (PEP–C) architectures," Opt. Express 17, 6860-6866 (2009)
http://www.opticsinfobase.org/oe/abstract.cfm?URI=oe-17-8-6860


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