The use of total internal reflection within the prism coupling scheme is a simple approach to the generation of surface plasmon polariton waves on a metal/dielectric interface. Unfortunately, an anisotropic layer on a metallic film complicates the derivation of resonance angle. In this study, we present clear Fresnel analysis of a liquid crystal film on a metal surface. Few current simulation packages enable the analysis of multiple layers with a single anisotropic layer. The proposed formulation process is applicable to multi-layered structures.

The results of investigations of Er3+ ions at an optical transition with a telecommunication wavelength (λ~1530 nm) in a YPO4 crystal by using photon echo and high-resolution laser spectroscopy in magnetic fields up to 4 T are presented. The maximum coherence time (T2) was 113 μs in a magnetic field of 4 T when it is oriented along the optical axis c of the crystal. The main sources of decoherence are discussed.