The dispersion relation of phonon polariton modes is discussed in deta
il in quantum well superlattices (QWSLs) and quantum well wire superla
ttices (QWWSLs) with square cross sections. Four (not two) branches of
phonon polariton modes are obtained in QWSLs and QWWSLs. The physical
pictures of phonon polariton modes propagating in a QWSL are also giv
en and discussed.