Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology · 1974 · 202 citations · 0 references
Natural SciencesElectrical EngineeringElectromagneticsElectromagnetismPhotonicsDielectric PropertiesDielectric ResponseDielectricsElectromagnetic WavesPropagation In Dielectric MediaThin Film Optical PropertiesCoupled-mode AnalysisDielectric InterfacesExciton-polariton CouplingInterfacial PolarizationMode Coupling In Periodic StructuresModes In Electromagnetic StructuresPolariton PhysicsSurface Waves
Surface polaritons are interface electromagnetic modes whose propagation constants depend on the dielectric constants and magnetic permeabilities of the interfacing media. We discuss here (i) the nature of the modes which exist at single-interface and at slab (two-interface) configurations, (ii) the methods for coupling bulk polaritons and surface polaritons, and (iii) the use of surface polaritons as electromagnetic probes of surfaces and interfaces.