Nonlinear hybrid waves guided by birefringent interfaces

Torner, Lluís; Torres, Juan P.; Lederer, F.; Mihalache, Dumitru; Baboiu, D.-M.; Ciumac, M.

doi:10.1049/el:19930793

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“…These publications suggest that, although the changes in the optical permittivity matrix are typically small, the effect on SWP could be significant due to the extreme sensitivity of surface waves on the dielectric constitutive properties. Let us note here an earlier study wherein the quadratic EO effect named after Kerr was shown to offer control over SWP (Torner et al, 1993). This paper introduces the influence of the Pockels effect on SWP.…”

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Electrical Control of Surface-Wave Propagation at the Planar Interface of a Linear Electro-Optic Material and an Isotropic Dielectric Material

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Lakhtakia³

2008

Electromagnetics

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Surface waves can propagate on the planar interface of a linear electro-optic (EO) material and an isotropic dielectric material, for restricted ranges of the orientation angles of the EO material and the refractive index of the isotropic material. These ranges can be controlled by the application of a dc electric field, and depend on both the magnitude and the direction of the dc field. Thus, surface-wave propagation can be electrically controlled by exploiting the Pockels effect.

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Electrical Control of Surface-Wave Propagation at the Planar Interface of a Linear Electro-Optic Material and an Isotropic Dielectric Material

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Lakhtakia³

2008

Electromagnetics

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“…The transmission in general can be engineered by changing the different parameters, such as the birefringent layer thicknesses, the angle Θ between optical axes or the prism refractive index. In addition, new opportunities appear in combination with other material and geometrical properties, such as nanostructured materials exhibiting tunable form-birefringence [19], magnetic materials [20], thin films [21], nonlinear media [22], or electro-optic effect [23], which may afford further control of the transmission characteristics. A special important case is the combination with SPP.…”

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Dyakonov surface wave resonant transmission

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The role of Dyakonov surface waves in the transmission through structures composed of birefringent media is theoretically explored. In the case of structures using prisms, unexpected high transmission above the critical angle due to resonant excitation of Dyakonov surface waves is predicted. This transmission is produced only when TE polarized incident wave reaches the interface supporting the surface waves within a narrow interval of angles, for both the angle of incidence and the angle with respect to the optic axis of the birefringent media. As a result, over 90% transmission for a single and isolated peak confined in the two transversal directions, with hybrid TE and TM polarization, can be obtained.

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“…Although a uniaxial dielectric material is commonly thought of as a crystal [45], a plasma under the application of a magnetostatic field is also uniaxial (provided the gyrotropic component of the relative permittivity dyadic is small enough to be ignored) and can support the propagation of a Dyakonov wave [134]. Above a certain power threshold, a nonlinear Dyakonov wave can be guided by the interface of a linear uniaxial dielectric material and a nonlinear isotropic dielectric material [135].…”

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Surface electromagnetic waves: A review

Polo

Lakhtakia

2011

Laser & Photonics Reviews

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From the beginning of the 20th century, researchers have been interested in surface electromagnetic waves guided by planar interfaces of dissimilar mediums. Much initial research on surface-plasmon waves and surface-plasmonpolariton waves stemmed from theoretical curiosity, but the development of new experimental techniques propelled commercial exploitation for optical sensors of chemical and biological species. Additional surface waves called Dyakonov waves, Tamm waves, and Dyakonov-Tamm waves have emerged during the last 25 years. Experimental observation of Dyakonov waves was reported only in 2009, but the rapid development of experimental apparatus during the 1990s suggests that theoretical predictions will soon be evaluated experimentally, leading to further development of optical detection systems and optical circuitry.

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Nonlinear hybrid waves guided by birefringent interfaces

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Electrical Control of Surface-Wave Propagation at the Planar Interface of a Linear Electro-Optic Material and an Isotropic Dielectric Material

Electrical Control of Surface-Wave Propagation at the Planar Interface of a Linear Electro-Optic Material and an Isotropic Dielectric Material

Dyakonov surface wave resonant transmission

Surface electromagnetic waves: A review

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