Magneto-plasmonic “switch” device for magnetic field detection

This paper introduces a novel class of low-loss and cost-effective optical planar structures tailored for magnetic detection applications. These structures represent unconventional magneto-plasmonic devices specifically optimized for an ‘optical switch’ configuration. The structure consists of a 1D...

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Published inNanophotonics (Berlin, Germany) Vol. 13; no. 19; pp. 3689 - 3698
Main Authors Bsawmaii, Laure, Giraud, Pascal, El Haber, Gerges, Halagacka, Lukas, Chatelon, Jean-Pierre, Jamon, Damien, Jourlin, Yves, Royer, François
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Berlin De Gruyter 27.08.2024
Walter de Gruyter GmbH
Subjects
Cobalt
Diffraction
magnetic field sensors
Magnetic fields
magneto-optics
Optical switching
Physics
Planar structures
plasmonic
Plasmonics
Sensors
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Summary:This paper introduces a novel class of low-loss and cost-effective optical planar structures tailored for magnetic detection applications. These structures represent unconventional magneto-plasmonic devices specifically optimized for an ‘optical switch’ configuration. The structure consists of a 1D deep sinusoidal gold grating covered by a thin cobalt layer. In this unique arrangement, the excited plasmon induces a high-contrast switching phenomenon between the reflected free space intensity of specular (0th) and −1st diffracted orders, sensitive to any transverse magnetic fields applied to the cobalt layer. The use of these two distinct diffracted orders induces differential measurements, effectively mitigating common drift and perturbations. This innovative approach results in an enhanced detection sensitivity, showcasing the potential of these structures for advanced magnetic field sensing applications.
ISSN:2192-8614
2192-8606
2192-8614
DOI:10.1515/nanoph-2024-0136