Bloch Vector Analysis in Nonlinear, Finite, Dissipative Systems: An Experimental Study

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2010

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D’Aguanno, G.; et al.; Bloch Vector Analysis in Nonlinear, Finite, Dissipative Systems: An Experimental Study; Advanced Photonics & Renewable Energy OSA Technical Digest (CD) (Optical Society of America, 2010), paper NME45; https://www.osapublishing.org/abstract.cfm?uri=NP-2010-NME45

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Abstract

We have investigated and experimentally demonstrated the applicability of the Bloch vector for one-dimensional, nonlinear, finite, dissipative systems. The case studied is the second harmonic generation from metallo-dielectric Ag/Ta2O5 thin film multilayer filters.