Neuro-fuzzy modeling and prediction of a high-sensitivity Fano resonance plasmonic sensor
摘要
This study designs a refractive index (RI) sensor based on Fano resonance (FR) using plasmonic nanostructure comprising a metal-insulator-metal (MIM) waveguide coupled with square and ring resonators. Using the finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) method, the sensor is shown to realize high sensitivity (1300 nm/RIU) and a high figure of merit, confirming its suitability for RI sensing applications. Beyond the sensor design itself, the main contribution of this work is the development of a machine learning framework, based on an adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system (ANFIS), for accurately and efficiently predicting the FR wavelength from geometric parameters. Compared with some generally used regression methods through 5-fold cross-validation, the proposed ANFIS model consistently yields lower prediction error and greater stability, indicating its ability to capture the nonlinear relationship between design parameters and sensor response. This machine learning-based approach reduces computational cost by approximately 98% relative to conventional FDTD simulations, which can facilitate the design and optimization of plasmonic sensors.
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