Magnetic Field Sensor Based on Magnetic Optical Surface Plasmon Resonance

Abstract

Surface plasmon resonance with high sensitivity is widely used in molecular dynamics detection. Herein, a magneto‐optic surface plasmon resonance (MOSPR) sensor based on Au/Co/Au thin film for detecting magnetic fields is developed. The strong coupling between the magneto‐optical waveguide mode and the surface plasmon resonance mode is analyzed and the linear relationship between the reflectivity of the MOSPR sensor and the magnetic field is established. The response, response–recovery time, and dispersion relationship for different magnetic fields are also numerically simulated. Additionally, experimental data on the MOSPR sensor's response to magnetic fields at room temperature (25 °C) are obtained. During the experiment, a differential signal in the light path is applied to reduce the noise generated by the environment. The results demonstrate that the MOSPR sensor exhibits high response, ultrafast response time, and long‐term stability. The study provides a promising approach for detecting magnetic fields with high sensitivity and accuracy.

Keywords

• Kerr effect
• magnetic field sensor
• magneto-optic surface plasmon resonance (MOSPR)