Asymmetric second harmonic generation in chiral optical metamaterials

V. K. Valev, A. V. Silhanek, W. Gillijns, O. A. Aktsipetrov, V. V. Moshchalkov, T. Verbiest

Research output: Chapter or section in a book/report/conference proceedingChapter in a published conference proceeding

Abstract

We report that in the absence of electric dipole contributions, upon azimuthal sample rotation, the corresponding SHG response was found to be chiral, i.e. it shows the presence of asymmetries with a sense of rotation (lack of mirror symmetry). It was found that this sense of rotation reverses with the handedness configuration (G and mirror-G, see Fig. 1). While it is apparent that the property originates in local field enhancements of electric and/or magnetic multipoles, its explanation invites further theoretical research.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume7711
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 25 Jun 2010
EventMetamaterials V - Brussels, UK United Kingdom
Duration: 12 Apr 201016 Apr 2010

Conference

ConferenceMetamaterials V
Country/TerritoryUK United Kingdom
CityBrussels
Period12/04/1016/04/10

Keywords

  • ASHG
  • Asymmetric second harmonic generation
  • Chirality
  • Metamaterials
  • Nanoscience
  • Nanostructures
  • Nonlinear optics
  • Second harmonic generation
  • SHG

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Asymmetric second harmonic generation in chiral optical metamaterials'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this