Generation of terahertz surface waves with optical spots using phase matching and Cherenkov effect

Michael I. Bakunov; Alexey V. Maslov; Sergey B. Bodrov

doi:10.1117/12.616597

26 August 2005 Generation of terahertz surface waves with optical spots using phase matching and Cherenkov effect

Michael I. Bakunov, Alexey V. Maslov, Sergey B. Bodrov

Proceedings Volume 5927, Plasmonics: Metallic Nanostructures and Their Optical Properties III; 59271N (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.616597
Event: Optics and Photonics 2005, 2005, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

We propose to excite surface plasmon-polaritons using the moving spot of nonlinear polarization created by a laser pulse. Two perspective excitation schemes - with superluminal and subluminal spots - are considered and their efficiencies are compared. These techniques can be used for surface spectroscopy at terahertz frequencies.

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Michael I. Bakunov, Alexey V. Maslov, and Sergey B. Bodrov "Generation of terahertz surface waves with optical spots using phase matching and Cherenkov effect", Proc. SPIE 5927, Plasmonics: Metallic Nanostructures and Their Optical Properties III, 59271N (26 August 2005); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.616597

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