Title :
Efficient harmonic generation in plasmonic system
Author :
Mayy, M. ; Zhu, G. ; Webb, A.D. ; Noginov, M.A.
Author_Institution :
Center for Mater. Res., Norfolk State Univ., Norfolk, VA, USA
Abstract :
As the first step toward parametric amplification of surface plasmon polaritons (SPPs), we demonstrate an efficient (nearly ~105 more efficient than previously reported) SPP-enhanced second harmonic generation in 2-methyl-4-nitroaniline (MNA) in a Kretschmann geometry.
Keywords :
optical harmonic generation; plasmonics; polaritons; surface plasmons; 2-methyl-4-nitroaniline; Kretschmann geometry; harmonic generation; parametric amplification; plasmonic system; surface plasmon polaritons; Frequency conversion; Gold; Nonlinear optics; Optical films; Optical harmonic generation; Optical scattering; Plasmons;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), 2012 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-1839-6
