By uncovering novel aspects of second harmonic generation in aluminum, we show that there are unusual and remarkable consequences of resonant absorption, namely an unexpectedly critical role that bound electrons play for ...

Currently, nanostructures are routinely fabricated and integrated in different photonic devices for a variety of purposes and applications. For instance, in order to engineer properly nano-antennas or filters, it is important ...

We employ a classical, nonlinear Lorentz-Duffing oscillator model to predict third harmonic conversion efficiencies in the ultrafast regime, from a variety of metal nanostructures, including smooth, isolated metal layers, ...

Using a hydrodynamic approach, we examine bulk- and surface-induced second- and third-harmonic generationfrom semiconductor nanowire gratings having a resonant nonlinearity in the absorption region. We demonstrateresonant, ...

The use of semiconductors, metals, or ordinary dielectrics in the process of fabrication of nanodevices is at the front edge of nowadays technology, exploiting the properties of light propagation and localization at ...