Second-order nonlinear optical properties of chiral materials

This paper reviews work on the second-order nonlinear optical properties of chiral thin films and surfaces. We give an overview of the theoretical formalism and experimental techniques to describe the second-harmonic generation (SHG) from chiral thin films and surfaces. We also discuss the second-ha...

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Published in:Materials science & engineering. R, Reports : a review journal Reports : a review journal, 2003-11, Vol.42 (5), p.115-155
Main Authors: Sioncke, Sonja, Verbiest, Thierry, Persoons, André
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Chirality
Exact sciences and technology
Fundamental areas of phenomenology (including applications)
Nonlinear optics
Optical activity
Optical materials
Optical susceptibility, hyperpolarizability
Optics
Physics
Polymers and organics
Second-harmonic generation
Surfaces
Thin films
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Summary:This paper reviews work on the second-order nonlinear optical properties of chiral thin films and surfaces. We give an overview of the theoretical formalism and experimental techniques to describe the second-harmonic generation (SHG) from chiral thin films and surfaces. We also discuss the second-harmonic response of thin films and surfaces composed of chiral synthetic materials and biological molecules. In addition, we point out possible applications and the future prospects in this field.
ISSN:0927-796X
1879-212X
DOI:10.1016/j.mser.2003.09.002