Eur. Phys. J. D 58, 263-274 (2010)
https://doi.org/10.1140/epjd/e2010-00097-4

Nonlinear optics of backward waves and extraordinary features of plasmonic nonlinear-optical microdevices

Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI, 54481, USA

Corresponding author: apopov@uwsp.edu

Received: 16 December 2009
Revised: 10 March 2010
Published online: 20 April 2010

Abstract

Extraordinary properties and unique features of coherent nonlinear-optical coupling of ordinary and backward electromagnetic waves in negative-index metamaterials are described and numerically simulated. The possibility for design of unique microscopic photonic devices and all-optical data processing chips is shown.