Ultra-sensitive photon sensor based on self-assembled nanoparticle plasmonic membrane resonator

Xinghua Wang*, Kae Jye Si, Jiong Yang, Xuezhong Wu, Qinghua Qin, Wenlong Cheng, Yuerui Lu

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    Abstract

    In this paper, we demonstrate an ultra-sensitive photon sensor based on a membrane mechanical resonator for the first time, which consists of free-standing one-particle-thick super-lattice sheet of self-assembled nano-particles. Because of plasmon resonance, the membrane resonator has very strong light-matter interaction, which converts photos to heat at very high efficiency. Also, the organic-inorganic hybrid nature of the membrane owns an extremely photon-sensitive stiffness. Experimental results indicate that only under a low optical radiation power of 15 mW/cm2, the resonator shows an obvious frequency shift of 40% (from 55.2 to 34.1 kHz), which is around two or three orders of magnitude higher than that for conventional mechanical resonators.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationMEMS 2016 - 29th IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems
    PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
    Pages1058-1061
    Number of pages4
    ISBN (Electronic)9781509019731
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 26 Feb 2016
    Event29th IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 2016 - Shanghai, China
    Duration: 24 Jan 201628 Jan 2016

    Publication series

    NameProceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS)
    Volume2016-February
    ISSN (Print)1084-6999

    Conference

    Conference29th IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 2016
    Country/TerritoryChina
    CityShanghai
    Period24/01/1628/01/16

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