Title :
Absolute probes of surface chirality based on secondharmonic generation
Author :
Huttunen, Mikko J. ; Erkintalo, Miro ; Kauranen, Martti
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Phys., Tampere Univ. of Technol., Tampere, Finland
Abstract :
We propose new second-harmonic-generation probes of surface chirality, based on circular polarizations or handed superpositions of radial and azimuthal polarizations. Because of normal incidence focusing, the techniques are not sensitive to anisotropy.
Keywords :
light polarisation; optical focusing; optical harmonic generation; azimuthal polarization; circular polarizations; handed superpositions; normal incidence focusing; radial polarization; second-harmonic-generation probes; surface chirality; Anisotropic magnetoresistance; Geometrical optics; Geometry; Lenses; Nonlinear optics; Optical films; Optical harmonic generation; Optical polarization; Probes; Transistors; (190.4350) Nonlinear optics at surfaces; (310.6860) Thin films, optical properties;
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
