Perfect Mirror Effects in Metasurfaces of Silicon Nanodisks at Telecom Wavelength

authored by: Mariia Matiushechkina, Andrey B. Evlyukhin, Vladimir A. Zenin, Boris N. Chichkov, Michèle Heurs
Abstract: This article explores the design and optimization of nanodisk metasurfaces for achieving high reflectivity at a defined wavelength. The telecom wavelength of 1550 nm is particularly focused, selected for its potential applications in next-generation gravitational wave detectors. At this wavelength, the research goes toward the development of thin, low-loss, high-reflective coatings, where the metasurface can be chosen as an alternative. An optimization process for the dimensional parameters of nanodisks is proposed based on a systematic tuning approach, which facilitates the realization of various configurations of high-reflective metasurfaces. The concept of the “magnetic mirror effect” is examined in detail, where the magnetic dipole resonance aligns with the anapole state. Additionally, high reflectivity at the electric dipole resonance (“electric mirror effect”) and at the excitation of several multipole moments is explored, including high-order modes. This variety of configurations affords more flexibility in the phase manipulation of the reflected beam. Furthermore, the potential experimental realization of mirror effects is discussed by exploring the structure in the surrounding medium with a refractive index of n_d = 1.4. This research platform provides a promising tool for the fabrication of high-reflective nanodisk metasurfaces and demonstrates its applicability across various fields.
Organisation(s): PhoenixD: Photonics, Optics, and Engineering - Innovation Across Disciplines
Institute of Gravitation Physics
Institute of Quantum Optics
QuantumFrontiers
External Organisation(s): University of Southern Denmark
Type: Article
Journal: Advanced optical materials
Volume: 12
No. of pages: 10
ISSN: 2195-1071
Publication date: 26.06.2024
Publication status: Published
Peer reviewed: Yes
ASJC Scopus subject areas: Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials, Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
Electronic version(s): https://doi.org/10.1002/adom.202400191 (Access: Open)

BibTeX

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title = "Perfect Mirror Effects in Metasurfaces of Silicon Nanodisks at Telecom Wavelength",
abstract = "This article explores the design and optimization of nanodisk metasurfaces for achieving high reflectivity at a defined wavelength. The telecom wavelength of 1550 nm is particularly focused, selected for its potential applications in next-generation gravitational wave detectors. At this wavelength, the research goes toward the development of thin, low-loss, high-reflective coatings, where the metasurface can be chosen as an alternative. An optimization process for the dimensional parameters of nanodisks is proposed based on a systematic tuning approach, which facilitates the realization of various configurations of high-reflective metasurfaces. The concept of the “magnetic mirror effect” is examined in detail, where the magnetic dipole resonance aligns with the anapole state. Additionally, high reflectivity at the electric dipole resonance (“electric mirror effect”) and at the excitation of several multipole moments is explored, including high-order modes. This variety of configurations affords more flexibility in the phase manipulation of the reflected beam. Furthermore, the potential experimental realization of mirror effects is discussed by exploring the structure in the surrounding medium with a refractive index of nd = 1.4. This research platform provides a promising tool for the fabrication of high-reflective nanodisk metasurfaces and demonstrates its applicability across various fields.",
keywords = "anapole, coatings, dielectric metasurface, metamaterials, mirror effect, multipole response, optical nanostructures",
author = "Mariia Matiushechkina and Evlyukhin, {Andrey B.} and Zenin, {Vladimir A.} and Chichkov, {Boris N.} and Mich{\`e}le Heurs",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2024 The Authors. Advanced Optical Materials published by Wiley-VCH GmbH.",
year = "2024",
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doi = "10.1002/adom.202400191",
language = "English",
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