Nonlinear graphene metamaterial
Date of Issue
2012School
School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences
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Published version
Abstract
We demonstrate that the broadband nonlinear optical response of graphene can be resonantly enhanced by more than an order of magnitude through hybridization with a plasmonic metamaterial, while retaining an ultrafast nonlinear response time of ∼ 1 ps. Transmission modulation close to ∼ 1% is seen at a pump fluence of ∼ 30 μJ/cm2 at the wavelength of ∼ 1.6 μm. This approach allows to engineer and enhance graphene’s nonlinearity within a broad wavelength range enabling applications in optical switching, mode-locking, and pulse shaping.
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Journal Article
Series/Journal Title
Applied physics letters
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© 2012 American Institute of Physics. This paper was published in Applied Physics Letters and is made available as an electronic reprint (preprint) with permission of American Institute of Physics. The paper can be found at the following official DOI: [http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.4711044]. One print or electronic copy may be made for personal use only. Systematic or multiple reproduction, distribution to multiple locations via electronic or other means, duplication of any material in this paper for a fee or for commercial purposes, or modification of the content of the paper is prohibited and is subject to penalties under law.
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