Spaser or plasmonic nanolaser? - Reminiscences of discussions and arguments with Mark Stockman

This essay is my reminiscences of many interesting discussions I had with Mark Stockman over the years, mostly around the spaser, its meaning, and its relationship with plasmonic nanolasers.

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The essay reflects the author's reminiscences of engaging discussions with Mark Stockman over the years, particularly focusing on the spaser, its significance, and its correlation with plasmonic nanolasers.