Nonlinear Optical Signatures of Electronic Quantum Tunneling Effects in Nanoplasmonic Systems
Abstract
Over the three year period of the project we completed fabrication, characterization, and nonlinear optical experiments on second- and third-harmonic generation from metal-insulator-metal nanostructures. With advanced simulations of the geometry and incorporation of subtle nanoscale physical effects we are able to interpret the results of our experiments. The simulations included both electron quantum tunneling phenomena and nonlocal effects from the hydrodynamic model of free electrons. The simulations were coordinated through our collaborators at the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command. Our collaboration published several papers on new aspects of electron dynamics at the nanoscale in the past year.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 05, 2020
- Accession Number
- AD1110751
Entities
People
- Joseph Haus
Organizations
- University of Dayton