Hybrid Longitudinal-Transverse Phonon Polaritons
arXiv:1807.10903 · doi:10.1038/s41467-019-09414-4
Abstract
We demonstrate how to exploit long-cell polytypes of silicon carbide to achieve strong coupling between transverse phonon polaritons and zone folded longitudinal optical phonons. The resulting quasiparticles possess hybrid longitudinal and transverse nature, allowing them to be generated through electric currents while emitting radiation to the far field. We develop a microscopic theory predicting the existence of the hybrid longitudinal-transverse excitations. We then provide their first experimental observation by tuning the monopolar resonance of a nanopillar array through the folded longitudinal optical mode, obtaining a clear spectral anti-crossing. This represents an important first step in the development of electrically pumped mid-infrared emitters.
arXiv comment9 pages, 4 figures
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