In this paper, we theoretically and numerically demonstrate a two-dimensional Metal-Dielectric-Metal (MDM)
waveguide based on finite-difference time-domain simulation of the propagation characteristics of surface plasmon
polaritons (SPPs). For practical applications, we propose a plasmonic Y-branch waveguide based on MDM structure for
high integration. The simulation results show that the Y-branch waveguide proposed here makes optical splitter with
large branching angle (~180 degree) come true. We also introduce a finite array of periodic tooth structure on one
surface of the MDM waveguide which is in a similar way as FBGs or Bragg reflectors, potentially as filters for WDM
applications. Our results show that the novel structure not only can realize filtering function of wavelength with a high
transmittance over 92%, but also with an ultra-compact size in the length of a few hundred nanometers, in comparison
with other grating-like SPPs filters. The MDM waveguide splitters and filters could be utilized to achieve ultra-compact
photonic filtering devices for high integration in SPPs-based flat metallic surfaces.
Access to the requested content is limited to institutions that have purchased or subscribe to SPIE eBooks.
You are receiving this notice because your organization may not have SPIE eBooks access.*
*Shibboleth/Open Athens users─please
sign in
to access your institution's subscriptions.
To obtain this item, you may purchase the complete book in print or electronic format on
SPIE.org.
INSTITUTIONAL Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.
PERSONAL Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.