Near-field dynamic study of the nanoacoustic effect on the extraordinary transmission in gold nanogratings

Szu Chi Yang*, Hung Pin Chen, Hui Hsin Hsiao, Pei Kuen Wei, Hung Chun Chang, Chi Kuang Sun

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Abstract

In this paper we report that nanoacoustic pulses can modulate the extraordinary optical transmission (EOT) in nanogratings with a high frequency bandwidth. This study was performed on gold nanogratings on top of a GaN crystal by combining a near-field scanning optical microscope with a femtosecond nanoultrasonic system. Experimental results indicate that the propagating longitudinal nanoacoustic pulses changed the refractive index of a GaN crystal and therefore modulated the near-field cavity mode behavior. Our finding suggests that the temporal modulation with a >11GHz bandwidth can be achieved, with a high potential for future temporal and high speed control on the EOT behavior in nanostructures.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)16186-16194
Number of pages9
JournalOptics Express
Volume20
Issue number15
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012 Jul 16
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics

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