Plasmon Resonance Enhancement Of Magneto-Optic Effects In Garnets

Enhancement of magneto-optic effects by strong electric fields induced by plasmon resonances in metallic nanoparticles placed on (or embedded into) garnets is discussed. Theoretical and computational results on excitation of plasmon resonances in such particles are reported and compared to available experimental data. (C) 2010 American Institute of Physics. [doi: 10.1063/1.3367981]