Consequences of chirality on the response of materials
Stefan C. J. Meskers
Abstract
In chiral materials, mirror image symmetry is broken and as a result forbidden processes can become allowed. Here we review optoelectronic properties of materials affected by chirality.
Topics & Concepts
Chirality (physics)NanotechnologyMaterials sciencePhysicsParticle physicsNambu–Jona-Lasinio modelQuarkChiral symmetry breakingMetamaterials and Metasurfaces ApplicationsTerahertz technology and applicationsTopological Materials and Phenomena