Thermal Signals from Collective Electronic Excitations in Inhomogeneous Warm Dense Matter

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We predict the emergence of novel collective electronic excitations in warm dense matter with an inhomogeneous electronic structure based on first-principles calculations.

• The emerging modes are controlled by the imposed perturbation amplitude.
• They include satellite signals around the standard plasmon feature, transformation of plasmons to optical modes, and double-plasmon modes.
• Most importantly, these modes exhibit a pronounced dependence on the temperature.