一种类Fabry－Perot微谐振腔可调光学滤波阵列的研究

In this article, we propose a filtering device of Fabry-Perot-like microcavity with metallic gratings sandwiched between micro-spaced optically-thin metal layers. By varying the period of the gratings, the resonance wavelength of transmission can be tuned in the optical spectrum regime. As analysis of the microcavity is beyond the classical theory of a Fabry-Perot cavity and the structured media with fine gratings in the microcavity behave like an effective medium, the microcavity is modeled as laterally coupled sub-microcavities and the effective index of the cavity media is calculated. The proposed microcavity is promising for arrayed filters in integrated micro-optical systems.