Frequency-selective propagation of localized spoof surface plasmons in a graded plasmonic resonator chain.
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SUBMITTER: Gao Z
PROVIDER: S-EPMC4857738 | biostudies-other | 2016
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other
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