Universal coupled theory for metamaterial Bound states in the continuum

Abstract

In this paper, we present a novel universal coupled theory for metamaterial Bound states in the continuum (BIC) or quasi-Bound states in the continuum (quasi-BIC) which provides ultra-high Q resonance for metamaterial devices. Our theory analytically calculates the coupling of two bright modes with phase. Our method has much more accuracy for ultra-strong coupling comparing with the previous theory (the coupling of one bright mode and one dark mode). Therefore, our theory is much more suitable for BIC or quasi-BIC and we can accurately predict the transmission spectrum of metamaterial BIC or quasi-BIC for the first time.