Title :
Linear and nonlinear optical properties of strongly coupled metal nanoparticles
Author :
Giessen, H. ; Christ, A. ; Nau, D. ; Schönhardt, A. ; Zentgraf, T. ; Bauer, C. ; Tikhodeev, S. ; Gippius, N. ; Kuhl, J.
Author_Institution :
Max Planck Inst. for Solid State Res., Stuttgart
Abstract :
Interaction of localized plasmons and propagating waveguide modes leads to strong coupling and polariton formation. These polaritons are the basis of nanoplasmonic effects in linear and nonlinear optics. Experiments, theory, and applications are presented.
Keywords :
metamaterials; nanoparticles; nanophotonics; nonlinear optics; optical waveguides; photonic crystals; polaritons; surface plasmons; all-optical switch; linear optics; localized plasmons; metallic photonic crystals; metamaterials; nanoplasmonic effects; nonlinear optical property; polariton formation; strongly coupled metal nanoparticles; waveguide modes; Crystalline materials; Nanoparticles; Nonlinear optics; Optical coupling; Optical waveguides; Oscillators; Photonic crystals; Plasmons; Resonance; Ultrafast optics; (050.2770) Gratings; (240.6680) Surface plasmons; (260.3910) Metals, optics of;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2006 and 2006 Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference. CLEO/QELS 2006. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Long Beach, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-813-1
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-813-1
DOI :
10.1109/CLEO.2006.4628915
