Ultrafast processes in metal-insulator and metal-semiconductor nanocomposites

Mark I. Stockman

doi:10.1117/12.473273

30 May 2003 Ultrafast processes in metal-insulator and metal-semiconductor nanocomposites

Mark I. Stockman

Proceedings Volume 4992, Ultrafast Phenomena in Semiconductors VII; (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.473273
Event: Integrated Optoelectronics Devices, 2003, San Jose, CA, United States

Abstract

We discuss theoretical predictions for ultrafast (mostly femtosecond) linear and nonlinear optical phenomena in metal/insulator and metal/semiconductor nanocomposites. In metal/insulator nanocomposites, we consider spontaneous and coherently-controlled energy concentration. We show that very strong (many orders of magnitude in local-field intensity) ultrafast concentration of energy on nanoscale is possible. In metal/semiconductor quantum dot nanocomposites, we consider a fascinating possibility of quantum generator due to spaser (surface plasmon amplification by stimulated emission of radiation). Various applications are discussed.

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Mark I. Stockman "Ultrafast processes in metal-insulator and metal-semiconductor nanocomposites", Proc. SPIE 4992, Ultrafast Phenomena in Semiconductors VII, (30 May 2003); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.473273

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