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  • Editor: C. Martijn de Sterke
  • Vol. 18, Iss. 13 — Jun. 21, 2010
  • pp: 13407–13417

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Symmetry breaking and strong coupling in planar optical metamaterials

Koray Aydin, Imogen M. Pryce, and Harry A. Atwater  »View Author Affiliations


Optics Express, Vol. 18, Issue 13, pp. 13407-13417 (2010)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/OE.18.013407


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Abstract

We demonstrate narrow transmission resonances at near-infrared wavelengths utilizing coupled asymmetric split-ring resonators (SRRs). By breaking the symmetry of the coupled SRR system, one can excite dark (subradiant) resonant modes that are not readily accessible to symmetric SRR structures. We also show that the quality factor of metamaterial resonant elements can be controlled by tailoring the degree of asymmetry. Changing the distance between asymmetric resonators changes the coupling strength and results in resonant frequency tuning due to resonance hybridization.

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OCIS Codes
(160.3918) Materials : Metamaterials
(220.4241) Optical design and fabrication : Nanostructure fabrication

ToC Category:
Metamaterials

History
Original Manuscript: April 29, 2010
Revised Manuscript: May 28, 2010
Manuscript Accepted: June 3, 2010
Published: June 7, 2010

Citation
Koray Aydin, Imogen M. Pryce, and Harry A. Atwater, "Symmetry breaking and strong coupling in planar optical metamaterials," Opt. Express 18, 13407-13417 (2010)
http://www.opticsinfobase.org/oe/abstract.cfm?URI=oe-18-13-13407


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