Abstract

In this work, we present results for the study of the third-order nonlinear optical properties of metallic nanoparticles contained in a silica matrix. This includes particle with an spherical shape, as well as elongated in a preferential direction. Femtosecond infrared pulses are used both to study the nonlinear response of the particle, as well as to modify them, producing tailor-made patterns in the matrix. Finally, a masked multiple energy ion-implantation technique is used to produce channel waveguides based on these materials.

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