Reflection, refraction, and transformation into photons of surface plasmons on a metal wedge
JOSA B, Vol. 24, Issue 8, pp. 1960-1967 (2007)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/JOSAB.24.001960
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Abstract
The Sommerfeld–Maluzhinets theory for plasmons on a wedge surface with a small impedance ζ is used for the calculation of surface plasmon reflection, refraction, and transformation into photons. A methodologically simplified summary of the Sommerfeld–Maluzhinets theory, valid in the first order in ζ, is presented. The approach is satisfactory for highly conductive metals up to optical frequencies. Photon radiation takes place primarily in the direction of plasmon motion along the wedge surface. The angular distribution of the radiated photons has a Lorentzian form with width
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OCIS Codes
(240.6680) Optics at surfaces : Surface plasmons
(240.6690) Optics at surfaces : Surface waves
ToC Category:
Optics at Surfaces
History
Original Manuscript: November 29, 2006
Manuscript Accepted: April 7, 2007
Published: July 19, 2007
Citation
Vera B. Zon, "Reflection, refraction, and transformation into photons of surface plasmons on a metal wedge," J. Opt. Soc. Am. B 24, 1960-1967 (2007)
http://www.opticsinfobase.org/josab/abstract.cfm?URI=josab-24-8-1960
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