Affiliation:
1. School of Electrical and Computer Engineering University of Oklahoma Norman Oklahoma USA
2. Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Louisiana State University Baton Rouge Louisiana USA
3. Center for Quantum Research and Technology University of Oklahoma Norman Oklahoma USA
4. School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Louisiana State University Baton Rouge Louisiana USA
5. Center for Computation and Technology Louisiana State University Baton Rouge Louisiana USA
Abstract
AbstractThis paper delves into the intricate world of whispering gallery mode (WGM) resonators within complex microsphere configurations, exploring their optical properties and behavior. Integrated with optical sensing and processing technology, WGM resonators offer compact size, high sensitivity, rapid response, and tunability. The study investigates the impact of configuration, size, excitation, polarization, and coupling effects on WGM properties. Notable findings include enhanced sensitivity in single microsphere resonators, influence of unequal sphere sizes and excitation locations on WGM modes, and higher quality factors (Q‐factors) in triangular three‐microsphere resonator configurations. Circular polarization was found to elevate Q‐factors, while the nine‐microsphere resonator configuration exhibited increased intensity of dominant WGM peaks with higher laser power, suppressing other peaks. These insights guide the design and optimization of microsphere resonator systems, positioning them for applications in sensing and optical information processing.
Funder
Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems
Subject
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering