Quantum effects in extraordinary optical transmission refer to the influence of quantum mechanical phenomena on the transmission of light through subwavelength apertures in metallic structures. This phenomenon is characterized by an enhanced transmission of light compared to what classical theories would predict, often due to effects like quantum tunneling and surface plasmon polaritons, which allow for unique interactions between light and matter at nanoscale dimensions.
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