Four-Stub Resonator-Coupled MIM Waveguide Sensor

In this design, we propose a completely new sensor structure. It features a metal-insulator-metal (MIM) waveguide and a circular four-stub resonator (CFSR). Using the finite element method, we analyzed the performance of the sensor structure. We examined the impact of different parameters and structural variations on its performance. Ultimately, we determined the optimal performance parameters for the best configuration. The modified device demonstrated a sensitivity (S) of 2940 nm/RIU and a figure of merit (FOM) of 52.5. Furthermore, this sensor design demonstrates significant potential for temperature measurement applications, with a core parameter of 1.508 nm/°C.

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Sensors
Published
2026-03-11
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https://doi.org/10.3390/s26061779
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Photonic and Optical Devices
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Abstract

In this design, we propose a completely new sensor structure. It features a metal-insulator-metal (MIM) waveguide and a circular four-stub resonator (CFSR). Using the finite element method, we analyzed the performance of the sensor structure. We examined the impact of different parameters and structural variations on its performance. Ultimately, we determined the optimal performance parameters for the best configuration. The modified device demonstrated a sensitivity (S) of 2940 nm/RIU and a figure of merit (FOM) of 52.5. Furthermore, this sensor design demonstrates significant potential for temperature measurement applications, with a core parameter of 1.508 nm/°C.

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North University of China (CN), Zhejiang University of Water Resource and Electric Power (CN)
National Natural Science Foundation of China, Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province
Affordable and clean energy
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