title: Electron-induced limitation of surface plasmon propagation in silver nanowires.
abstract: Plasmonic circuitry is considered as a promising solution-effective technology for miniaturizing and integrating the next generation of optical nano-devices. A key element is the shared metal network between electrical and optical information enabling an efficient hetero-integration of an electronic control layer and a plasmonic data link. Here, we investigate to what extent surface plasmons and current-carrying electrons interfere in such a shared circuitry. By synchronously recording surface plasmon propagation and electrical output characteristics of individual chemically-synthesized silver nanowires we determine the limiting factors hindering the co-propagation of an electrical current and a surface plasmon in these nanoscale circuits.
authors: Laboratoire Interdisciplinaire Carnot de Bourgogne, CNRS UMR 6303, Université de Bourgogne, 9 Avenue Alain Savary, Dijon, France.
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authors: Song
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authors: Thete
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authors: Berthelot
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authors: Fu
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authors: Zhang
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authors: Colas des Francs
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authors: Dujardin
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authors: Bouhelier