Laser & Optoelectronics Progress, Volume. 61, Issue 13, 1305001(2024)

Reflection Phase Modulation of Subwavelength Gold Gratings with Asymmetric Boundaries

Liu Wang, Zhuang Wang, Yunjiu Li, Sui Wei*, Chuan Shen, Lei Qu, and Cheng Zhang
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  • Key Laboratory of Intelligent Computing & Signal Processing, Ministry of Education, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, Anhui , China
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    In this study, the subwavelength grating multilayer structure with asymmetric boundary conditions is investigated using scattering matrix theory. A formal expression linking the reflection phase to the dielectric constant of the grating boundary medium is derived. Based on this expression, simulation experiments are conducted using the time-domain finite difference method to validate the pre designed silicon-based liquid crystal structure embedded with subwavelength gold gratings(G-LCoS). Through continuous optimization of the asymmetric boundary conditions of the subwavelength gold gratings, nearly 2π phase modulation across multiple wavelengths in the visible spectrum is realized via the G-LCoS. The formal expression and optimization process detailed in this paper offer reference for the design of devices with dynamic asymmetric boundary conditions, particularly complex amplitude modulation devices featuring nano/micro-scale structures. Additionally, this study contributes to a deeper understanding of these devices in terms of their physical mechanisms to a certain extent.

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    Liu Wang, Zhuang Wang, Yunjiu Li, Sui Wei, Chuan Shen, Lei Qu, Cheng Zhang. Reflection Phase Modulation of Subwavelength Gold Gratings with Asymmetric Boundaries[J]. Laser & Optoelectronics Progress, 2024, 61(13): 1305001

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    Paper Information

    Category: Diffraction and Gratings

    Received: Aug. 14, 2023

    Accepted: Oct. 16, 2023

    Published Online: Jul. 17, 2024

    The Author Email: Sui Wei (swei@ahu.edu.cn)

    DOI:10.3788/LOP231903

    CSTR:32186.14.LOP231903

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