Title :
Second and third harmonic generation at ε-near-zero crossing point in arrays of plasmonic nanoshells
Author :
Vincenti, M.A. ; Campione, S. ; de Ceglia, D. ; Scalora, M. ; Capolino, F.
Author_Institution :
AEgis Technol. Inc., Huntsville, AL, USA
Abstract :
We theoretically investigate harmonic generation at ε=0 crossing points where losses are compensated through the inclusion of active photonic materials in metallic nanoshells. This singularity-driven process lowers the thresholds for a plethora of nonlinear optical phenomena.
Keywords :
nanostructured materials; optical harmonic generation; optical materials; plasmonics; ε-near-zero crossing point; active photonic materials; metallic nanoshells; nonlinear optical phenomena; plasmonic nanoshell array; second harmonic generation; third harmonic generation; Electric fields; Frequency conversion; Materials; Nonlinear optics; Optical harmonic generation; Optical surface waves; Plasmons;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), 2012 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-1839-6
