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Title: Terahertz Control of Plasmon Induced Opacity in Photoexcited Metamaterial on GaAs
Strong THz pulses instantly restore the sharp resonance of coupled plasmonic oscillators quenched by photoexcitation. The THz control of plasmon induced opacity is applicable to sensitive sensing and ultrafast switching in plasmonic devices.  more » « less
Award ID(s):
1905634
PAR ID:
10297872
Author(s) / Creator(s):
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Date Published:
Journal Name:
Frontiers in Optics / Laser Science
Page Range / eLocation ID:
JW6A.6
Format(s):
Medium: X
Sponsoring Org:
National Science Foundation
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