Generation of terahertz surface waves with optical spots using phase matching and Cherenkov effect

We propose to excite surface plasmon-polaritons using the moving spot of nonlinear polarization created by a laser pulse. Two perspective excitation schemes - with superluminal and subluminal spots - are considered and their efficiencies are compared. These techniques can be used for surface spectroscopy at terahertz frequencies.

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