The local-field theory is applied to the (1×1) and the (1×2) reconstructed (110) surfaces of noble metals. Calculated curves for the unreconstructed and reconstructed Au(110) surfaces are compared. In both cases, a dispersion-shaped profile is present at 2.55eV. The spectrum for the (1×2)...

Ellipsometry is conventionally used in a reflection configuration, which however is not suitable for the case of p-polarization sensitive modes in high-index samples. In this paper we demonstrate that transmission ellipsometry at the Brewster angle of incidence can be a powerful tool for...

The dielectric function of YBa2Cu3O7 has been measured by spectroscopic ellipsometry in the spectral range 0.5–4.0 eV. Spectra were obtained at room temperature (300 K) and 80 K. The spectra at the two temperatures were nearly identical. The imaginary part of the dielectric function ε2 has...