Extraordinary terahertz transmission in superconducting subwavelength hole array

Opt Express. 2011 Jan 17;19(2):1101-6. doi: 10.1364/OE.19.001101.

Abstract

We report the extraordinary terahertz (THz) transmission through subwavelength hole array in superconducting NbN film. As the temperature drops below the superconducting transition temperature, the transmission spectra experience distinct changes. The extraordinary transmission is greatly enhanced in superconducting state due to the enhancement of surface plasmon polaritons (SPPs) and localized surface plasmons (LSPs). We have also observed temperature-dependent resonance frequency shift, which mainly depends on the coupling between SPPs and LSPs.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Computer-Aided Design
  • Equipment Design
  • Equipment Failure Analysis
  • Membranes, Artificial*
  • Refractometry / instrumentation*
  • Surface Plasmon Resonance / instrumentation*
  • Terahertz Radiation

Substances

  • Membranes, Artificial