Chirality in nonlinear-optical response of planar G-shaped nanostructures

E. A. Mamonov, T. V. Murzina, I. A. Kolmychek, A. I. Maydykovsky, V. K. Valev, A. V. Silhanek, T. Verbiest, V. V. Moshchalkov, O. A. Aktsipetrov

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Abstract

Chirality effects in optical second harmonic generation (SHG) are studied in periodic planar arrays of gold G-shaped nanostructures. We show that G-shaped structures of different handedness demonstrate different SHG efficiency for the left and right circular polarizations, as well as the opposite directions of the SHG polarization plane rotation. The observed effects are interpreted as the appearance of chirality in the SHG response which allows clear distinguishing of two enantiomers.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)8518-8523
Number of pages6
JournalOptics Express
Volume20
Issue number8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 9 Apr 2012

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