Low-Loss Coupler to Vertical Plasmonic Waveguides | Synapse
March 3, 2026
Low-Loss Coupler to Vertical Plasmonic Waveguides
Key Points
Measured efficiency of -1.4 dB indicates effective light transfer through the coupler, enhancing performance.
Optical bandwidth exceeding 100 nm suggests a wide range of operational wavelengths for applications.
The coupler connects silicon photonic systems to vertical plasmonic waveguides, enabling advanced integration.
Highlights potential for improved data communication and signal processing in optical networks.
Abstract
We present a coupler from silicon photonic to vertical plasmonic metal-insulator-metal waveguides with a measured efficiency of -1.4 dB at 1550 nm, and an optical bandwidth of more than 100 nm.