Nonlinear Optics in Two-Dimensional Magnetic Materials: Advancements and Opportunities

Nonlinear optics, a critical branch of modern optics, presents unique potential in the study of two-dimensional (2D) magnetic materials. These materials, characterized by their ultra-thin geometry, long-range magnetic order, and diverse electronic properties, serve as an exceptional platform for exp...

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Main Authors: Ziqian Xin, Bingyuan Xue, Wenbo Chang, Xinping Zhang, Jia Shi
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Published: MDPI AG 2025-01-01
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description Nonlinear optics, a critical branch of modern optics, presents unique potential in the study of two-dimensional (2D) magnetic materials. These materials, characterized by their ultra-thin geometry, long-range magnetic order, and diverse electronic properties, serve as an exceptional platform for exploring nonlinear optical effects. Under strong light fields, 2D magnetic materials exhibit significant nonlinear optical responses, enabling advancements in novel optoelectronic devices. This paper outlines the principles of nonlinear optics and the magnetic structures of 2D materials, reviews recent progress in nonlinear optical studies, including magnetic structure detection and nonlinear optical imaging, and highlights their role in probing magnetic properties by combining second harmonic generation (SHG) and multispectral integration. Finally, we discuss the prospects and challenges for applying nonlinear optics to 2D magnetic materials, emphasizing their potential in next-generation photonic and spintronic devices.
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spelling doaj-art-8399fda433c84519abcc1b5ca0aa75bb2025-01-10T13:19:24ZengMDPI AGNanomaterials2079-49912025-01-011516310.3390/nano15010063Nonlinear Optics in Two-Dimensional Magnetic Materials: Advancements and OpportunitiesZiqian Xin0Bingyuan Xue1Wenbo Chang2Xinping Zhang3Jia Shi4Institute of Information Photonics Technology, School of Physics and Optoelectronics, Faculty of Science, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, ChinaInstitute of Information Photonics Technology, School of Physics and Optoelectronics, Faculty of Science, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, ChinaInstitute of Information Photonics Technology, School of Physics and Optoelectronics, Faculty of Science, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, ChinaInstitute of Information Photonics Technology, School of Physics and Optoelectronics, Faculty of Science, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, ChinaInstitute of Information Photonics Technology, School of Physics and Optoelectronics, Faculty of Science, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, ChinaNonlinear optics, a critical branch of modern optics, presents unique potential in the study of two-dimensional (2D) magnetic materials. These materials, characterized by their ultra-thin geometry, long-range magnetic order, and diverse electronic properties, serve as an exceptional platform for exploring nonlinear optical effects. Under strong light fields, 2D magnetic materials exhibit significant nonlinear optical responses, enabling advancements in novel optoelectronic devices. This paper outlines the principles of nonlinear optics and the magnetic structures of 2D materials, reviews recent progress in nonlinear optical studies, including magnetic structure detection and nonlinear optical imaging, and highlights their role in probing magnetic properties by combining second harmonic generation (SHG) and multispectral integration. Finally, we discuss the prospects and challenges for applying nonlinear optics to 2D magnetic materials, emphasizing their potential in next-generation photonic and spintronic devices.https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/15/1/63two-dimensional magnetic materialsSHGmagnetic order
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Nonlinear Optics in Two-Dimensional Magnetic Materials: Advancements and Opportunities
Nanomaterials
two-dimensional magnetic materials
SHG
magnetic order
title Nonlinear Optics in Two-Dimensional Magnetic Materials: Advancements and Opportunities
title_full Nonlinear Optics in Two-Dimensional Magnetic Materials: Advancements and Opportunities
title_fullStr Nonlinear Optics in Two-Dimensional Magnetic Materials: Advancements and Opportunities
title_full_unstemmed Nonlinear Optics in Two-Dimensional Magnetic Materials: Advancements and Opportunities
title_short Nonlinear Optics in Two-Dimensional Magnetic Materials: Advancements and Opportunities
title_sort nonlinear optics in two dimensional magnetic materials advancements and opportunities
topic two-dimensional magnetic materials
SHG
magnetic order
url https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/15/1/63
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