Plasmonic-photonic crystal hybrid devices for optical characterization

Abstract Plasmonic-photonic crystal (PhC) hybrid devices combine the localize enhancement property of plasmonic devices and high quality factor of PhC structures, play key roles in enhancing light–matter interaction, and display impressive properties in optical characterization area. In this review, we summarize the optical property and application of the hybrid photonic-plasmonic system, from theoretical calculation to optical characterization. This review can bring comprehensive physical insights of the hybrid system, and reveal that the hybrid system is a good platform for optical characterization.