Terahertz surface plasmon polariton coupling on metallic gratings
Optics Express, Vol. 12, Issue 25, pp. 6397-6402 (2004)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/OPEX.12.006397
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Abstract
Terahertz time-domain spectroscopy is used to study the nature and efficiency of coupling between surface plasmon polaritons and free-space terahertz radiation by metallic gratings made from brass rods and a grooved aluminum plate. Reflection and transmission mode measurements indicate very rapid coupling and decoupling with >70% efficiency after accounting for scattering. Results indicate a good match to theoretical coupling frequencies within the accuracy of the experimental setup.
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OCIS Codes
(230.1950) Optical devices : Diffraction gratings
(240.6680) Optics at surfaces : Surface plasmons
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History
Original Manuscript: December 3, 2004
Revised Manuscript: December 9, 2004
Published: December 13, 2004
Citation
John O'Hara, R. Averitt, and A. Taylor, "Terahertz surface plasmon polariton coupling on metallic gratings," Opt. Express 12, 6397-6402 (2004)
http://www.opticsinfobase.org/oe/abstract.cfm?URI=oe-12-25-6397
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