Multispectral plasmon-induced transparency in triangle and nanorod(s) hybrid nanostructures

We theoretically investigate the optical properties of a hybrid nanostructure consisting of one triangle and one nanorod. A plasmon-induced transparency (PIT) resonance appears in the transmission spectrum, which is ascribed to the induced multipole plasmon mode of the nanorod. Multispectral PIT resonances are observed, when two or more nanorods are put in proximity to the triangle. It is proved that the combined effects of the induced multipole plasmon mode of nanorods and the cavity resonant mode contribute to these PIT peaks. The tunability of PIT on the geometrical parameters is also presented. (C) 2013 Optical Society of America