Slow propagation, anomalous absorption, and total external reflection of surface plasmon polaritons in nanolayer systems.

Stockman, Mark I · Nano Lett · 2006

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

I predict that a nanoscopic, high-permittivity layer on the surface of a plasmonic metal can cause total external reflection of surface plasmon polaritons (SPPs). Such a layer can be used as a mirror in nanoplasmonics, in particular for resonators of nanolasers and spasers and can also be used in adiabatic nanooptics. I also show that the earlier predicted slow propagating SPP modes, especially those with negative refraction, are highly damped.

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