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Optics Express

  • Editor: C. Martijn de Sterke
  • Vol. 20, Iss. 12 — Jun. 4, 2012
  • pp: 12860–12865

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Enhanced second-harmonic generation from double resonant plasmonic antennae

Krishnan Thyagarajan, Simon Rivier, Andrea Lovera, and Olivier J.F. Martin  »View Author Affiliations


Optics Express, Vol. 20, Issue 12, pp. 12860-12865 (2012)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/OE.20.012860


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Abstract

We present a novel plasmonic antenna geometry – the double resonant antenna (DRA) – that is optimized for second-harmonic generation (SHG). This antenna is based on two gaps coupled to each other so that a resonance at the fundamental and at the doubled frequency is obtained. Furthermore, the proximity of the localized hot spots allows for a coupling and spatial overlap between the two field enhancements at both frequencies. Using such a structure, both the generation of the second-harmonic and its re-emission into the far-field are significantly increased when compared with a standard plasmonic dipole antenna. Such DRA are fabricated in aluminium using electron beam lithography and their linear and nonlinear responses are studied experimentally and theoretically.

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OCIS Codes
(190.2620) Nonlinear optics : Harmonic generation and mixing
(190.4350) Nonlinear optics : Nonlinear optics at surfaces
(240.6680) Optics at surfaces : Surface plasmons
(160.1245) Materials : Artificially engineered materials
(240.3695) Optics at surfaces : Linear and nonlinear light scattering from surfaces
(250.5403) Optoelectronics : Plasmonics

ToC Category:
Nonlinear Optics

History
Original Manuscript: March 12, 2012
Revised Manuscript: May 10, 2012
Manuscript Accepted: May 20, 2012
Published: May 23, 2012

Citation
Krishnan Thyagarajan, Simon Rivier, Andrea Lovera, and Olivier J.F. Martin, "Enhanced second-harmonic generation from double resonant plasmonic antennae," Opt. Express 20, 12860-12865 (2012)
http://www.opticsinfobase.org/oe/abstract.cfm?URI=oe-20-12-12860


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