Localization of optical excitations on random surfaces: SNOM studies

Sergey I. Bozhevolnyi

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    Abstract

    Localization of optical excitations on nanostructured metal surfaces and fractal colloid silver aggregates are studied by using a scanning near-field optical microscope (SNOM). The SNOM images obtained in both configurations exhibit spatially localized (within 150 to 250 nm) light intensity enhancement by up to two orders of magnitude. The observed phenomena are related to strong (Anderson) localization of quasi-two-dimensional light waves.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings of 1999 OSA Annual Meeting and Exhibit
    Number of pages2
    Place of PublicationSanta Clara, CA
    Publication date1999
    Publication statusPublished - 1999
    Event1999 OSA Annual Meeting and Exhibit - Santa Clara, United States
    Duration: 26 Sept 199930 Sept 1999

    Conference

    Conference1999 OSA Annual Meeting and Exhibit
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    CitySanta Clara
    Period26/09/199930/09/1999

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