Nonlinear and active metamaterials

Alexander K. Popov; Vladimir M. Shalaev

doi:10.1117/12.896526

9 September 2011 Nonlinear and active metamaterials

Alexander K. Popov, Vladimir M. Shalaev

Proceedings Volume 8093, Metamaterials: Fundamentals and Applications IV; 809306 (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.896526
Event: SPIE NanoScience + Engineering, 2011, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

The extraordinary properties of nonlinear optical propagation processes in double-domain positive/negative index metamaterials are reviewed. These processes include second harmonic generation, three- and four-wave frequency mixing, and optical parametric amplification. Striking contrasts with the properties of the counterparts in ordinary materials are shown. We also discuss the possibilities for compensating strong losses inherent to plasmonic metamaterials, which present a major obstacle in numerous exciting applications, and the possibilities for creation of unique ultracompact photonic devices such as data processing chips and nonlinear-optical sensors. Finally, we propose similar extraordinary three-wave mixing processes in crystals based on optical phonons with negative dispersion.

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Alexander K. Popov and Vladimir M. Shalaev "Nonlinear and active metamaterials", Proc. SPIE 8093, Metamaterials: Fundamentals and Applications IV, 809306 (9 September 2011); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.896526

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