Applications of Isosceles Triangular Coupling Structure in Optical Switching and Sensing
2024

Isosceles Triangular Coupling Structure for Optical Switching and Sensing

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Author Information

Author(s): Zeng Lili, Zhang Xingjiao, Guo Qinghua, Fan Yang, Deng Yuanwen, Ma Zhengchao, Li Boxun

Primary Institution: New Energy Institute, Hunan Vocational Institute of Technology

Hypothesis

Can an isosceles triangular coupling structure improve optical switching and biochemical sensing capabilities?

Conclusion

The isosceles triangular coupling structure can effectively function as an optical switch and detect glucose concentrations with high sensitivity.

Supporting Evidence

  • The proposed structure can achieve optical switching by changing the refractive index with applied voltage.
  • The sensitivity for glucose detection reaches as high as 0.283 nm·L/g.
  • The triangular coupling structure is easy to manufacture and has a simple design.

Takeaway

This study shows that a special triangle shape can help control light and measure things like sugar levels in liquids.

Methodology

Numerical and theoretical research using coupled mode theory and finite difference time domain simulations.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.3390/s24248221

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