Theory of strong coupling between quantum emitters and propagating surface plasmons
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Title:
Theory of strong coupling between quantum emitters and propagating surface plasmons
Author:
González-Tudela, A.; Huidobro, P. A.; Martín-Moreno, L.; Tejedor, C.; García-Vidal, F. J.
Entity:
UAM. Departamento de Física Teórica de la Materia Condensada
Publisher:
American Physical Society
Date:
2013-03-19
Citation:
10.1103/PhysRevLett.110.126801
Physical Review Letters 110.12 (2013): 126801
ISSN:
0031-9007 (print); 1079-7114 (online)
DOI:
10.1103/PhysRevLett.110.126801
Funded by:
This work was supported by the Spanish MINECO (Contracts No. MAT2011-22997, No. MAT2011- 28581-C02, and No. CSD2007-046-NanoLight.es) and CAM (Contract No. S-2009/ESP-1503). A. G.-T. and P. A.-H acknowledge FPU Grants No. AP2008-00101 and No. AP2008-00021, respectively, from the Spanish Ministry of Education. This work has been partially funded by the European Research Council (ERC-2011-AdG Proposal No. 290981)
Project:
Gobierno de España. MAT2011-22997; Gobierno de España. CSD2007-046; Comunidad de Madrid. S2009/ESP-1503/Q&CLIGHT; Gobierno de España. AP2008-00101; Gobierno de España. AP2008-00021; Gobierno de España. MAT2011-28581-C02; info:eu-repo/grantAgreement/EC/FP7/290981
Editor's Version:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.110.126801
Subjects:
Coherent coupling; Physical mechanism; Physical parameters; Propagating surface plasmons; Quantum emitters; Quantum framework; Theoretical foundations; Two-dimensional metals; Física
Rights:
© 2013 American Physical Society
Abstract:
Here we present the theoretical foundation of the strong coupling phenomenon between quantum emitters and propagating surface plasmons observed in two-dimensional metal surfaces. For that purpose, we develop a quantum framework that accounts for the coherent coupling between emitters and surface plasmons and incorporates the presence of dissipation and dephasing. Our formalism is able to reveal the key physical mechanisms that explain the reported phenomenology and also determine the physical parameters that optimize the strong coupling. A discussion regarding the classical or quantum nature of this phenomenon is also presented
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