Observation of magnetoelectric directional anisotropy

Rikken, G. L. J. A.; Strohm, C.; Wyder, P.

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Observation of magnetoelectric directional anisotropy

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Rikken, G. L. J. A.
High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Former Departments, Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research, Max Planck Society;

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Strohm, C.
High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Former Departments, Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research, Max Planck Society;

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Wyder, P.
High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Former Departments, Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research, Max Planck Society;

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Rikken, G. L. J. A., Strohm, C., & Wyder, P. (2002). Observation of magnetoelectric directional anisotropy. Physical Review Letters, 89(13): 133005.

Cite as: https://hdl.handle.net/21.11116/0000-000E-EF53-8

Abstract

We report the first observation of a new optical phenomenon,
magnetoelectric directional anisotropy (MEA). MEA is a
polarization-independent anisotropy which occurs in crossed
electric field E and magnetic field B perpendicular to the wave
vector k of the light. It is described by a contribution to the
refractive index of the form deltan=gammak.ExB. Our experiment
was performed on a Er1.5Y1.5Al5O12 crystal, but MEA should
exist in all media. The relation of this new effect with
recently discovered magnetoelectric birefringence is discussed.