Direct observation of surface plasmons in YBCO by attenuated total reflection of light in the infrared

D. G. Walmsley*, C. C. Smyth, A. Sellai, P. G. McCafferty, P. Dawson, T. Morrow, W. G. Graham

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Abstract

Surface plasmons have been observed directly in YBCO films in an Otto-geometry attenuated total reflection measurement at a wavelength of 3.392 μm. The laser deposited films are c-axis oriented on an MgO substrate. This observation confirms theoretical deductions from complex dielectric function data. Measured data have been fitted to a theoretical model and are compared with the optical constants determined by Bozovic [1]. The investigations have been extended to films with other orientations to investigate whether material anisotropy is reflected in the results and non-metallic behaviour is found.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2333-2334
Number of pages2
JournalPhysica B: Physics of Condensed Matter
Volume194-196
Issue numberPART 2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Feb 2 1994
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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