Surface plasmon-polariton waves guided by thin metal films.
Surface plasmon-polariton modes supported by thin metal films surrounded by dissimilar semi-infinite dielectrics are studied. The dispersion of the modes is evaluated, and their characteristics are investigated when the metal film thickness and the superstrate refractive index are varied. Long-range surface plasmon-polaritons are shown to be supported even by highly asymmetric configurations.
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