Tunable ITO–metal plasmonic metamaterial channel for tailored sensing: A simulation-driven approach
Carlo Alfisi, Andrea Brilli, Hugo Terças, Susana Cardoso · AIP Publishing · 2025
This study presents a tunable plasmonic metamaterial channel for tailored sensing applications, utilizing a simulation-driven design approach.
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Why this matters
Key findings
- The metamaterial channel enables programmable resonant absorption from 400 to 1100 nm.
- Five structural parameters significantly influence localized surface plasmon resonances.
- The design allows for dual-peak responses with specific wavelength and linewidth characteristics.
- The framework connects tunability with user-defined spectral targets.
- The metamaterial is compatible with nanofabrication and allows for future dynamic tuning.
What's new
The study presents a simulation-driven approach to design a tunable plasmonic metamaterial channel, enabling programmable optical properties for various applications.
Limitations
The abstract does not provide experimental validation or real-world testing of the proposed metamaterial channel.
Commercial context
The research is still in the simulation phase and has not yet been demonstrated in practical applications.
Publication
- Publisher
- AIP Publishing
- Publication date
- December 1, 2025
- Research type
- Paper
- License
- https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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