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Theory of extraordinary transmission of light through quasiperiodic arrays of subwavelength holes
By using a theoretical formalism able to work in both real and k-spaces, the
physical origin of the phenomenon of extraordinary transmission of light
through quasi-periodic arrays of holes is revealed. Long-range order present in
a quasiperiodic array selects the wavevector(s) of the surface electromagnetic
mode(s) that allows an efficient transmission of light through subwavelength
holes.Comment: 4 pages, 4 figure
Resonant transmission of light through finite chains of subwavelength holes
In this paper we show that the extraordinary optical transmission phenomenon
found before in 2D hole arrays is already present in a linear chain of
subwavelength holes, which can be considered as the basic geometrical unit
showing this property. In order to study this problem we have developed a new
theoretical framework, able to analyze the optical properties of finite
collections of subwavelength apertures and/or dimples (of any shape and placed
in arbitrary positions) drilled in a metallic film.Comment: Accepted for publication in Phys. Rev. Let
Integrability of a t-J model with impurities
A t-J model for correlated electrons with impurities is proposed. The
impurities are introduced in such a way that integrability of the model in one
dimension is not violated. The algebraic Bethe ansatz solution of the model is
also given and it is shown that the Bethe states are highest weight states with
respect to the supersymmetry algebra gl(2/1)Comment: 14 page
Integrable su(3) spin chain combining different representations
The general expression for the local matrix of a quantum chain
with the site space in any representation of su(3) is obtained. This is made by
generalizing from the fundamental representation and imposing the
fulfillment of the Yang-Baxter equation. Then, a non-homogeneous spin chain
combining different representations of su(3) is solved by developing a method
inspired in the nested Bethe ansatz. The solution for the eigenvalues of the
trace of the monodromy matrix is given as two coupled Bethe equations. A
conjecture about the solution of a chain with the site states in different
representations of su(n) is presented. The thermodynamic limit of the ground
state is calculated.Comment: PlainTex harvmac, 30 pages, 7 figures, to appear in Journal of
Physics
Efficient low-power terahertz generation via on-chip triply-resonant nonlinear frequency mixing
Achieving efficient terahertz (THz) generation using compact turn-key sources
operating at room temperature and modest power levels represents one of the
critical challeges that must be overcome to realize truly practical
applications based on THz. Up to now, the most efficient approaches to THz
generation at room temperature -- relying mainly on optical rectification
schemes -- require intricate phase-matching set-ups and powerful lasers. Here
we show how the unique light-confining properties of triply-resonant photonic
resonators can be tailored to enable dramatic enhancements of the conversion
efficiency of THz generation via nonlinear frequency down-conversion processes.
We predict that this approach can be used to reduce up to three orders of
magnitude the pump powers required to reach quantum-limited conversion
efficiency of THz generation in nonlinear optical material systems.
Furthermore, we propose a realistic design readily accesible experimentally,
both for fabrication and demonstration of optimal THz conversion efficiency at
sub-W power levels
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