Title :
Importance of linear optics in the second-order characterization of molecular monolayers
Author :
Cattaneo, Stefano ; Miettinen, Katja ; Vuorimaa, Elina ; Lemmetyinen, Helge ; Kauranen, Martti
Author_Institution :
Inst. of Phys., Tampere Univ. of Technol., Tampere
Abstract :
Langmuir-Blodgett films of varying thickness are investigated by second-harmonic generation. The common assumption of unity refractive index is shown to be incorrect even for a monolayer, which appears to be well described by bulk constants.
Keywords :
Langmuir-Blodgett films; monolayers; optical harmonic generation; refractive index; Langmuir-Blodgett films; linear optics; molecular monolayers; refractive index; second-harmonic generation; Data mining; Dielectric constant; Nonlinear optics; Optical films; Optical harmonic generation; Optical refraction; Optical variables control; Physics; Refractive index; Tensile stress; (190.4350) Nonlinear optics at surfaces; (310.6860) Thin films, optical properties;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2006 and 2006 Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference. CLEO/QELS 2006. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Long Beach, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-813-1
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-813-1
DOI :
10.1109/CLEO.2006.4629157
