Transformational Plasmon Optics

Transformational plasmon optics.

We propose and demonstrate efficiently molding surface plasmon polaritons (SPPs) based on transformation optics. SPPs are surface modes of electromagnetic waves tightly bound at metal-dielectric interfaces, which allow us to scale optics beyond the diffraction limit. Taking advantage of transformation optics, here we show that the propagation of SPPs can be manipulated in a prescribed manner by...

Surface plasmon Fourier optics

Surface plasmon wave adapter designed with transformation optics.

On the basis of transformation optics, we propose the design of a surface plasmon wave adapter which confines surface plasmon waves on non-uniform metal surfaces and enables adiabatic mode transformation of surface plasmon polaritons with very short tapers. This adapter can be simply achieved with homogeneous anisotropic naturally occurring materials or subwavelength grating-structured dielectr...

Transformation Optics Approach to Plasmon-Exciton Strong Coupling in Nanocavities.

We investigate the conditions yielding plasmon-exciton strong coupling at the single emitter level in the gap between two metal nanoparticles. Inspired by transformation optics ideas, a quasianalytical approach is developed that makes possible a thorough exploration of this hybrid system incorporating the full richness of its plasmonic spectrum. This allows us to reveal that by placing the emit...

Near-Field Optical Microscopy of Surface Plasmon Polaritons Nano-Optics

Near field optical microscopy techniques can be employed to characterize surface plasmon polaritons phenomena. These studies have set the stage for the current surge in the nano-optics field. In this chapter experiments and numerical developments conducted to the understanding of this area are outlined. Furthemore a scanning near-field microwave microscope is presented as an alternative techniq...