A Multi-Channel Frequency Router Based on an Optimization Algorithm and Dispersion Engineering.

Integrated frequency routers, which can guide light with different frequencies to different output ports, are an important kind of nanophotonic device. However, frequency routers with both a compact size and multiple channels are difficult to realize, which limits the application of these frequency routers in nanophotonics. Here, a kind of bandgap optimization algorithm, which consists of the finite element method and topology optimization, is proposed to design a multi-channel frequency router.

Hybrid photonic-plasmonic nano-cavity with ultra-high Q/V.

Optical cavities with high figure of merit / is essential to enhance the interaction of light and matter. Here, a hybrid photonic-plasmonic nano-cavity, consisting of an L3 photonic crystal nano-cavity and plasmonic bowtie nano-antennas, is proposed to have an ultrahigh figure of merit / of 8.4×10(/), which is the highest value ever demonstrated for all previous works about L3-type photonic crystal nano-cavities.