Title :
Nano-optical and terahertz near-field studies of surface plasmon generation
Author :
Kim, D.S. ; Lee, K.G. ; Seo, M.A. ; Ahn, K.J. ; Adam, A.J.L. ; Kang, J.H. ; Kihm, H.W. ; Park, Q.H. ; Planken, P. C M
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Physic & Astron., Seoul Nat. Univ., Seoul
Abstract :
We investigate sub-wavelength diffraction by a single slit, both in nano-optical and in terahertz regimes. The wave-front in optical regime separates itself into forward propagating beam and surface-bound 90-degree diffracted wave, i.e., surface plasmon polaritons.
Keywords :
polaritons; surface plasmons; surface plasmon generation; surface plasmon polaritons; terahertz near-field studies; wave-front; Apertures; Conducting materials; Frequency; Optical diffraction; Optical imaging; Optical sensors; Optical surface waves; Plasmons; Surface waves; Wavelength measurement; (180.4243) Near-field microscopy; (240.6680) Surface plasmons;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2008 and 2008 Conference on Quantum Electronics and Laser Science. CLEO/QELS 2008. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-859-9
