New magneto-optical effects in chiral media. KU Leuven
In this dissertation we sought to improve the understanding of the influence of magnetic fields on lightmatter interaction. While this influence is small, it is crucial for optical communication as well as next-generation networks. It was discovered almost two centuries ago and was initially characterized in glass by Michael Faraday, who stated "Still, I have at last succeeded in illuminating a magnetic curve or line of force,and in magnetizing ...