Minimizing the quantum-confinement effects on nonlinear optical properties of quantum wires

Shoresh Shafei; Mark G. Kuzyk

doi:10.1117/12.892598

7 September 2011 Minimizing the quantum-confinement effects on nonlinear optical properties of quantum wires

Shoresh Shafei, Mark G. Kuzyk

Proceedings Volume 8113, Linear and Nonlinear Optics of Organic Materials XI; 81130M (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.892598
Event: SPIE Photonic Devices + Applications, 2011, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

Quantum-confined systems, such as quantum wires, have attracted attention because their nonlinear optical (NLO) properties are enhanced due to confinement effects. In the present work, we have developed a method to study what other factors may affect the NLO properties of such systems. For this purpose, we develop a model system that eliminates confinement effect contributions to the NLO properties. We test the validity of our model by verifying that the sum rules, which are a direct consequence of quantum mechanics, are obeyed. This allows us to focus on how the NLO response of a quantum wire depends on parameters such as the geometry and topology of quantum loops, which are built from networks of quantum wires.

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Shoresh Shafei and Mark G. Kuzyk "Minimizing the quantum-confinement effects on nonlinear optical properties of quantum wires", Proc. SPIE 8113, Linear and Nonlinear Optics of Organic Materials XI, 81130M (7 September 2011); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.892598

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