Coherent Control of Nanoscale Localization of Ultrafast Optical Excitation in Nanostructures

Mark I. Stockman, David J. Bergman, Takayoshi Kobayashi

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Abstract

We predict and theoretically investigate the unique possibility to control distribution of ultrafast local optical fields in nanosystems in space with nanometer resolution and in time on the femtosecond scale. While the spatial degrees of freedom of the optical radiation do not allow focusing of the light on nanoscale, the temporal degrees of freedom, i.e., phases of excitation femtosecond pulses, are quite efficient functional degrees of freedom that permit one to coherently control the distribution of the energy of local fields, concentrating it at a desired location at certain times. Possible applications of this effect include energy supply and control of ultrafast optical computations in nanostructures, local optical probing of nanosystems, including nanosensors of chemical and biological agents, and nanomodification of surfaces (nano-lithography).

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationQuantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, QELS 2003
PublisherOptica Publishing Group (formerly OSA)
ISBN (Electronic)1557527490, 9781557527493
StatePublished - 2003
EventQuantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, QELS 2003 - Baltimore, United States
Duration: 1 Jun 20036 Jun 2003

Publication series

NameOptics InfoBase Conference Papers
ISSN (Electronic)2162-2701

Conference

ConferenceQuantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, QELS 2003
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBaltimore
Period1/06/036/06/03

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