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Received: 19 September 2022

Accepted: 26 October 2022

First Online: 18 November 2022

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: Hereby, I, Sona Das, consciously assure that for the manuscript titled “Design of plasmonic coupler with germanium spacer layer for quantum well infrared photodetectors,” the following is fulfilled: (1) This material is the authors’ own original work, which has not been previously published elsewhere. (2) The paper is not currently being considered for publication elsewhere. (3) The paper reflects the authors’ own research and analysis in a truthful and complete manner. (4) The paper properly credits the meaningful contributions of co-authors and co-researchers. (5) The results are appropriately placed in the context of prior and existing research. (6) All sources used are properly disclosed (correct citation). Literally copying of text must be indicated as such by using quotation marks and giving proper reference. (7) All authors have been personally and actively involved in substantial work leading to the paper, and will take public responsibility for its content. The violation of the Ethical Statement rules may result in severe consequences. I agree with the above statements and declare that this submission follows the policies of the <i>Plasmonics</i> journal as outlined in the Guide for Authors and in the Ethical Statement.

: Informed consent was obtained from all individual participants included in the study.

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: The authors declare no competing interests.