Title :
Enhancement of Raman scattering efficiency by a metallic nano-antenna on top of a high index contrast waveguide
Author :
Peyskens, Frederic ; Subramanian, Ananth Z. ; Dhakal, Ashim ; Le Thomas, Nicolas ; Baets, Roel
Author_Institution :
Photonics Res. Group, Ghent Univ., Ghent, Belgium
Abstract :
We theoretically study coupling of dipole radiation into integrated Si3N4 strip waveguides functionalized with a nanoplasmonic antenna. This structure enables efficient coupling of enhanced Raman signals into the fundamental TE-mode of the waveguide.
Keywords :
Raman spectra; integrated optics; metamaterial antennas; nanophotonics; optical waveguides; plasmonics; refractive index; Raman scattering efficiency enhancement; Raman signal enhancement; Si3N4; dipole radiation coupling; fundamental TE-mode; high-index contrast waveguide; integrated silicon nitride strip waveguides; metallic nanoplasmonic antenna; Dipole antennas; Gold; Nanostructures; Optical surface waves; Optical waveguides; Raman scattering;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), 2013 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA