Resonant frequencies distribution for multiple closely spaced subwavelength resonators

TL;DR

This study analyzes how the spatial arrangement of multiple closely spaced subwavelength spherical resonators affects their resonant frequency distribution and mode behavior, providing explicit formulas and asymptotic characterizations.

Contribution

It introduces a detailed analysis of frequency distribution and mode behavior for various configurations of closely packed resonators, with explicit analytical expressions and asymptotic insights.

Findings

Single-row arrangements have N distinct resonant frequencies.

Multi-row configurations broaden the frequency range but may reduce the number of resonances.

Ring configurations have similar frequency ranges to chains but fewer resonant modes.

Abstract

In this paper, we investigate a resonant system comprising $N$ closely packed spherical resonators ($N>2$). We analyze how the spatial arrangement of these resonators influences the distribution of resonant frequencies, focusing on leading-order terms. Furthermore, we characterize the asymptotic behavior of resonant modes linked to their respective frequencies. Our results demonstrate distinct trends across configurations: For single-row alignment, the system exhibits $N$ clearly separated resonant frequencies; For multi-row arrangements, the resonant frequency range broadens, though the total number of frequencies may diminish; while for ring configurations, comparable frequency ranges to chain arrangements emerge, but with fewer resonant frequencies. We derive explicit analytical expressions to quantify these frequency distributions. Regarding resonant modes, we identify that at specific frequencies, the gradient of these modes may exhibit different asymptotic behavior between different resonators.