Resonant coupling from a new angle: Coherent control through geometry
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We demonstrate that interference of absorption pathways can be used to control resonant coupling of light to guided modes in a manner analogous to quantum coherent control or electronically induced transparency. We illustrate the control of resonant coupling that interference affords using a plasmonic test system where tuning the phase of a grating is sufficient to vary the transfer of energy into the surface plasmon polariton by a factor of over 106. We show that such a structure could function as a one-way coupler, and present a simple explanation for the underlying physics.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Optics Express |
Volume | 21 |
Issue number | 14 |
Pages (from-to) | 16504-16513 |
Number of pages | 10 |
ISSN | 1094-4087 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 15 Jul 2013 |
Externally published | Yes |
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