Surface waves on metal-dielectric boundaries on the frequency of ${\omega }_{pl}$

Abstract

Surface optical plasmons on metal-dielectric boundaries of various shapes are studied. The study features by the exploration of plasmons of the frequency that is larger than ${\omega }_{pl}/\sqrt{2}$ and approximately equal to ${\omega }_{pl}$. These plasmons exist on thin films, thin cylinders, and on spheres. Such a plasmon does not exist on a single surface. For applications the use of plasmons of the ~${\omega }_{pl}$ frequency means the promotion of nanophotonics devices into a short wavelength range. For Ag this means the promotion to the wavelength of 140 nm.

5 pages, 4 figures