Rotation-induced plasmonic chiral quasi-bound states in the continuum

Chunhua Qin, Yadong Deng, Tianshuo Lyu, Chao Meng, Sören Im Sande, Sergey I. Bozhevolnyi, Jinhui Shi, Fei Ding*

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Abstract

Nanoscale light manipulation using plasmonic metasurfaces has emerged as a frontier in photonic research, offering strongly enhanced light–matter interactions with potential applications in sensing, communications, and quantum optics. Here, we unveil the realization and control of chiral quasi-bound states in the continuum (quasi-BICs) by judiciously rotating one of the paired plasmonic bricks and thereby influencing structural asymmetry. By precisely controlling the rotation angle, we enable continuous modulation of the radiation loss in quasiBICs and transition from a perfect half-wave plate to a good absorber for the left-handed circularly polarized light. This transformation leverages the intrinsic chirality with moderately high circular dichroism of ∼0.35 in both simulation and experimental observations, manifesting unprecedented control over the chiral light within subwavelength scales. Theoretical modeling and numerical simulations complement our experimental findings, offering deep insights into underlying mechanisms and the role of symmetry breaking in realizing chiral quasi-BICs. The observed phenomena open new pathways for developing ultra-compact chiral photonic devices with tailored optical properties, including highly sensitive chiral biosensors, circular dichroism spectroscopy, and chiral flat optical components for information processing.

OriginalsprogEngelsk
TidsskriftPhotonics Research
Vol/bind13
Udgave nummer1
Sider (fra-til)69-79
ISSN2327-9125
DOI
StatusUdgivet - jan. 2025

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