Title :
Enhanced second-harmonic generation in an array of gold nanocones
Author :
Kontio, Juha M. ; Simonen, Janne ; Viheriala, Jukka ; Pessa, Markus ; Husu, Hannu ; Canfield, Brian K. ; Kauranen, Martti
Author_Institution :
Optoelectron. Res. Centre, Tampere Univ. of Technol., Tampere
Abstract :
We present a centimeter-scale array of gold nanocones realized by nanoimprint lithography and e-beam evaporation. Field concentration at the tip of the cones is shown to enhance second-harmonic generation from the array significantly.
Keywords :
evaporation; gold; nanolithography; nanostructured materials; optical harmonic generation; Au; electron beam evaporation; gold nanocones array; nanoimprint lithography; second harmonic generation; Etching; Gold; Lithography; Nanolithography; Nanostructures; Nonlinear optics; Optical harmonic generation; Plasmons; Resonance; Scanning electron microscopy; (190.4360) Nonlinear optics, devices; (310.6628) Subwavelength structures, nanostructures;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2008 and 2008 Conference on Quantum Electronics and Laser Science. CLEO/QELS 2008. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-859-9
