Title :
Nonlinear-optical Rayleigh scattering
Author :
Dadap, J.I. ; Shan, J. ; Heinz, T.F.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Phys., Columbia Univ., New York, NY, USA
Abstract :
We present a general theory of second-harmonic generation from the surface of small spherical particles. Experimental data for dye-coated polystyrene spheres of 30 nm radius confirm predicted scattering patterns and selection rules.
Keywords :
Rayleigh scattering; optical harmonic generation; dye-coated polystyrene spheres; general theory; nonlinear-optical Rayleigh scattering; radius; scattering patterns; second-harmonic generation; selection rules; small spherical particles; Dispersion; Light scattering; Optical harmonic generation; Optical scattering; Optical sensors; Particle scattering; Polarization; Rayleigh scattering; Response surface methodology; Surface treatment;
Conference_Titel :
Nonlinear Optics: Materials, Fundamentals, and Applications, 2000. Technical Digest
Conference_Location :
Kaua´i-Lihue, HI, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-646-X
DOI :
10.1109/NLO.2000.883628
