Multipole nonlinearity of metamaterials

Journal Article · Tue Dec 15 04:00:00 EST 2009 · Physical Review. A

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PHYSREVA.80.063828· OSTI ID:21352446

Petschulat, J; Chipouline, A; Tuennermann, A; Pertsch, T; Menzel, C; Rockstuhl, C; Lederer, F ^[1]

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1. Institute of Applied Physics, Friedrich-Schiller-Universitaet Jena, Max Wien Platz 1, 07743 Jena (Germany)

We report on the linear and nonlinear optical response of metamaterials evoked by first- and second-order multipoles. The analytical ground on which our approach is based permits for new insights into the functionality of metamaterials. For the sake of clarity we focus here on a key geometry, namely, the split-ring resonator, although the introduced formalism can be applied to arbitrary structures. We derive the equations that describe linear and nonlinear light propagation where special emphasis is put on second-harmonic generation. This contribution basically aims at stretching versatile and existing concepts to describe light propagation in nonlinear media toward the realm of metamaterials.

• OSTI ID: 21352446
• Journal Information: Physical Review. A, Journal Name: Physical Review. A Journal Issue: 6 Vol. 80; ISSN 1050-2947; ISSN PLRAAN
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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LIGHT TRANSMISSION
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