Optical nonlinearities in polyenes: Role of intrinsic localized modes

Avadh Saxena, Yuri S. Kivshar, Alan R. Bishop

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    Abstract

    Within a simple theoretical model we demonstrate analytically the effect of intrinsic localized modes such as breathers on nonlinear optical properties. We have earlier observed enhancement of optical nonlinearities in ab initio numerical simulations of finite polyenes, specifically C40H42. We also discuss experimental implications of our results.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)45-48
    Number of pages4
    JournalSynthetic Metals
    Volume116
    Issue number1-3
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2001

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