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Engineered metamaterials support various surface waves (SWs), including Dyakonov SWs. High form birefringence enables practical applications of these dyakonons, similar to plasmons.

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Area of Science:

Photonics
Materials Science
Condensed Matter Physics

Background:

Metamaterials offer unique electromagnetic properties.
Surface waves (SWs) are crucial for various photonic applications.
Controlling SW properties is key for device development.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate surface wave (SW) propagation in engineered photonic metamaterials.
To explore the potential of Dyakonov SWs (dyakonons) in metamaterials.
To demonstrate practical applicability of metamaterial-supported SWs.

Main Methods:

Fabrication of layered dielectric-metal photonic metamaterials.
Theoretical analysis of surface wave (SW) modes.
Characterization of SW properties, including angular existence and localization.

Main Results:

Engineered metamaterials support Dyakonov SWs, hybrid plasmons, and Dyakonov plasmons.
High form birefringence in metamaterials facilitates large angular existence domains for Dyakonov SWs.
Dyakonons exhibit plasmon-like localization, enhancing their practical utility.

Conclusions:

Metamaterials provide a versatile platform for supporting diverse SWs.
Dyakonons in metamaterials are viable for practical applications due to their unique properties.
This work advances the understanding and application of SWs in engineered materials.