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From both, classical electromagnetism and quantum electrodynamics point of view, there is a constantly growing interest with respect to nonlinear (NL) optics (NLO) in confined environments. This interest originates from fundamental as well as from applied motivations. The purpose of the present article is to provide theoretical and experimental evidences that suggest the manifestation of non classical effects that enhance optical parametric processes in electromagnetic confinement structures. As for the present book, our aim is to bridge a part of the gap between basic research and technological applications.
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Gauvin, S., Zyss, J. (1997). Optical Parametric Processes in Crystalline Molecular Layered Confinement Structures: Second Harmonic Generation in Microcavities. In: Lampropoulos, G.A., Lessard, R.A. (eds) Applications of Photonic Technology 2. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-9250-8_8
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