1111.4910 (Regine Frank)

Nonequilibrium Polaritonics - Nonlinear Effects and Optical Switching    [PDF]

Regine Frank

We report a theoretical non-equilibrium description of polaritonics and we propose ultrafast all- optical switching due to highly nonlinear polaritonics. The electronic band structure within gold (Au) nano grains is modified by external laser light. The Au grains are coupled to a single mode photonic waveguide and we derive a strong transmission reduction of switching originating from the establishd quantum interference with a finite lifetime.

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