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- The research explores how plasmons (waves of electrons) and Dyakonov surface waves (surface waves that travel along the boundary of materials) interact at the interfaces of layered structures made from isotropic-birefringent metals.
- By selecting the right birefringence, refractive index of the isotropic medium, and light propagation angle relative to the crystal's optical axis, efficient coupling between these waves can be achieved.
- In scenarios involving low-loss metals, the study predicts coupling efficiencies can reach up to 90%, indicating a strong interaction between the waves.
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We study the coupling of plasmons and Dyakonov surface waves propagating at the interfaces between isotropic-birefringent-metal layered structures. Efficient coupling is shown to occur with a proper choice of the crystal birefringence, the refractive index of the isotropic medium, and the light propagation direction relative to the crystal optical axis. In the case of low-loss metals, coupling efficiencies as high as 90% are predicted to be possible.
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