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The optical properties of gold nanoparticles have been known for a number of years and recent advances in laser power have now allowed the non-linear optical properties to be studied. In this short review paper, the various theories that have been used to describe the optical properties of gold nanoparticles are presented. Methods of preparing gold nanoparticles in glasses are explained briefly, as well as characterization techniques. The optical properties of gold nanoparticles are reviewed, as well as the effects of particle size, shape, concentration and glass type.
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Compton, D., Cornish, L. & van der Lingen, E. The third order nonlinear optical properties of gold nanoparticles in glasses, part I. Gold Bull 36, 10–16 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03214860
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03214860