Guided-mode resonance enhanced near-infrared-to-visible upconversion fluorescence in a resonant waveguide grating

Hao Yu Liou, Jian Hung Lin, Zhen Dao Wang, Chun Yen Tseng, Ching Ting Lee, Chu Chi Ting, Hung Chih Kan, Chia Chen Hsu

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Abstract

Guided mode resonance (GMR) enhanced near-infrared (near-IR)-to-visible upconversion fluorescence (UCF) from a rare-earth doped polymer resonant waveguide grating (RWG), comprised of a NaYF4:Yb/Tm nanocrystals doped poly-methyl-methacrylate (NaYF4:Yb/Tm-PMMA) thin layer on top of a textured SU8 substrate with a thin intervening layer of TiO2. Strong UCF is observed by matching either incoming near-IR excitation or out-going UCF extraction to the GMR wavelengths of the rare-earth doped polymer RWG. The intensity of the UCF can be enhanced up to 104 times in visible range and 103 times in near-IR range compared with that from a flat area. According to the rigorous coupled-wave analysis calculations, high enhancement of UCF is attributed to the strong local field generated at the TiO2 waveguide layer due to the resonance between the near-IR excitation light and the GMR. The extraction of the UPF is further promoted when the wavelengths of the UPF resonate with the GMRs.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProgress in Electromagnetics Research Symposium
PublisherElectromagnetics Academy
Pages897-901
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781934142288
Publication statusPublished - 2014
EventProgress in Electromagnetics Research Symposium, PIERS 2014 - Guangzhou, China
Duration: 2014 Aug 252014 Aug 28

Publication series

NameProgress in Electromagnetics Research Symposium
ISSN (Print)1559-9450
ISSN (Electronic)1931-7360

Other

OtherProgress in Electromagnetics Research Symposium, PIERS 2014
Country/TerritoryChina
CityGuangzhou
Period14-08-2514-08-28

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials

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