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We study the performance of a hybrid copper nanowire-integrated V-groove silicon waveguide by using Si3N4 top-etched flat surface as the coupling layer. The normalized electric field distributions and the line plots of the coupled quasi-TE and quasi-TM mode at [h, w, g, d] are illustrated in Figure 2.
Mode Characteristics
The modal properties of the hybrid V-v-groove waveguide are investigated at 1550 nm wavelength using the finite element method, with particular attention paid to the trends in mode properties with varying structural parameters. A copper nanowire (Cu NW) is integrated into a silicon V-groove waveguide, which is coated with a top-etched silicon nitride film. The combined dielectric-plasmonic structure showcases promising potential for high-density photonic integration, biosensing, and optical trapping.
In general, the mode field distribution varies with the geometrical parameter g, with the quasi-TE and quasi-TM modes showing different responses to this factor. As a result, the propagation length of the waveguide is affected. Moreover, the coupling of the Cu NW with the guided mode in the V-v-groove is significantly dependent on the vertical center position of the wire.
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Extending the Propagation Length
The modal characteristics of hybrid V-groove waveguides are scrutinized at an optical communication wavelength (1550 nm) by finite element analysis using the commercial software package COMSOL Multiphysics. We find that the plasmonic modes can be dramatically extended by modulating the frequency and polarization of the dressing field. The effect is attributed to the dressing field enhancing the damping factor in the metallic system by altering the free electron wave function, thereby reducing impurity-based electron scattering. Thus, the SPP modes’ intensity increases with increasing frequency and polarization of the dressing field, leading to an increase in their propagation length.
The extension of SPP modes can be further enhanced by implementing active waveguiding solutions such as using loss-compensating dielectric materials or incorporating electrical pumping into the plasmonic structure. However, the most challenging aspect in achieving these enhancements is obtaining high-quality copper nanowires with long propagation lengths that can be precisely aligned inside a V-groove silicon waveguide.
We propose to overcome these challenges by integrating copper nanowires into V-groove waveguides on a dielectric silicon substrate coated with a thin silicon nitride film. A detailed finite 5GĖ“Fibre to the home element analysis optimizes the structural parameters, resulting in strong mode coupling and substantial field enhancement with a large extension of the SPP propagation length. This hybrid V-groove platform offers unprecedented potential for constructing Photonic Integrated Circuits, such as compact lasers, biosensors and optical trapping, which promise advanced commercial applications.
Mode Coupling
The modal properties of the copper nanowire-integrated silicon V-groove waveguide at 1550 nm are investigated using the finite element method (FEM) with commercial software package COMSOL Multiphysics. The V-groove is milled in the silicon substrate, coated with Si3N4, and then filled with Cu NW. The V-groove is separated from the copper nanowire by a nanoscale gap, allowing precise alignment of the two components.
The results demonstrate that the V-groove structure is an efficient coupling device, achieving strong mode coupling and substantial field enhancement. The resulting extended propagation length provides promising prospects for high-density photonic integrated circuits, biosensing, and optical trapping.
Mode coupling is largely affected by the channel depth and width, which determine the confinement of the optical modes in the V-groove. Changing either one of these parameters has a significant impact on the mode characteristics. Specifically, the normalized power of the hybrid quasi-TE/quasi-TM modes and the real part of their effective mode index show a stronger dependency on d than on g, as shown in Fig. 3.
In addition, the type of taper used in the copper nanowire influences the mode characteristics. Linear-shape inverse tapers have the best performance in this regard, followed by parabolic and exponential tapers. However, it is important to note that even with the same taper profile, a different material can have a significantly different mode-coupling behavior, due to differences in the electric properties of the nanowire and waveguide.
Fabrication
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Currently, micro structures are widely used in engineering functions, but they are difficult to fabricate due to the complex curved surface geometry. Therefore, a multi-axis ultra-precision milling method is adopted to make the complex curved surface fabrication possible. The mathematical model of the surface structure and machining strategy are first developed, followed by tool path generation and error control. A high-precision random V groove-structured sphere is successfully machined by the proposed method.
The appearance of the fiber V-groove and its angle with the axis of the core are tested by the measurement system. The appearance error of the product is less than 0.5um, and its grinding angle is controlled within 0.3 degrees. In addition, the angle misalignment between the axis of the core and the v-groove axis is determined. The angle misalignment influences the total polarization mode of the PM fiber array.
