A semiconductor light-emitting device capable of attaining a surface plasmon
effect
while attaining excellent ohmic contact is provided. This semiconductor light-emitting
device comprises a semiconductor layer formed on an emission layer, a first electrode
layer formed on the semiconductor layer and a second electrode layer, formed on
the first electrode layer, having a periodic structure. The first electrode layer
is superior to the second electrode layer in ohmic contact with respect to the
semiconductor layer, and the second electrode layer contains a metal exhibiting
a higher plasma frequency than the first electrode layer.