Title :
Nonlinear photonics in negative-index metamaterials
Author :
Popov, Alexander K. ; Slabko, Vitaly V. ; Shalaev, Mikhail I. ; Myslivets, Sergey A.
Author_Institution :
Univ. of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI, USA
Abstract :
Extraordinary properties of nonlinear-optical propagation processes are investigated which involve electromagnetic or elastic waves with negative group velocity. Nanostructured materials that support such waves are described. Nonlinear-optical energy transfer between contra-propagating short pulses are investigated and prospective unique photonic devices are discussed.
Keywords :
light propagation; multiwave mixing; nanophotonics; optical harmonic generation; optical metamaterials; contrapropagating short pulses; elastic waves; electromagnetic waves; nanostructured materials; negative group velocity; negative-index metamaterials; nonlinear optical energy transfer; nonlinear optical propagation; nonlinear photonics; photonic devices; second harmonic generation; three-wave mixing; Frequency conversion; Metamaterials; Optical harmonic generation; Optical mixing; Optical pumping; Photonics;
Conference_Titel :
Nonlinear Photonics (NLP), 2013 IEEE 2nd International Workshop
Conference_Location :
Sudak
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4799-1116-5
DOI :
10.1109/NLP.2013.6646373
