Title :
Coherent metamaterials from “optical ferromagnetism” to the lasing spaser
Author :
Papasimakis, N. ; Fedotov, V.A. ; Zheludev, N.I.
Author_Institution :
Optoelectron. Res. Centre, Univ. of Southampton, Southampton, UK
Abstract :
We introduce a new class of coherent metamaterials where regular ensembles of meta-molecules show collective, coherent narrow-band response leading to unusual electromagnetic properties and potential applications in the lasing spaser.
Keywords :
ferromagnetism; laser beams; magneto-optical effects; metamaterials; optical materials; plasmonics; coherent metamaterials; electromagnetic properties; lasing spaser; meta-molecules; narrow-band response; optical ferromagnetism; plasmonic oscillations; Electromagnetic radiation; Electromagnetic refraction; Magnetic materials; Metamaterials; Narrowband; Optical refraction; Optical resonators; Optical variables control; Plasmons; Resonance; 160.3918 Metamaterials; 160.4236 Nanomaterials; 240.6680 Surface plasmons;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2009 and 2009 Conference on Quantum electronics and Laser Science Conference. CLEO/QELS 2009. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
