Title :
Efficient CW Optical Limiting in a Nematic Liquid Crystal Twist Cell
Author :
Singer, Kenneth ; Merlin, Jessica ; Poseidon, Katherine
Author_Institution :
Case Western Reserve Univ., Cleveland
Abstract :
Highly efficient optical limiting is observed in a nematic liquid crystal twist cell constructed with photoconducting alignment surfaces. Limiting at the submilliwatt level is obtained. The effective optical Kerr coefficient is approximately 10 cm2/W.
Keywords :
nematic liquid crystals; optical Kerr effect; optical limiters; photoconducting materials; CW optical limiting; nematic liquid crystal twist cell; optical Kerr coefficient; photoconducting alignment surfaces; submilliwatt level; Laser transitions; Liquid crystal displays; Liquid crystals; Nonlinear optical devices; Nonlinear optics; Optical control; Optical devices; Optical pumping; Surface charging; Voltage;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2007. CLEO 2007. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-834-6
DOI :
10.1109/CLEO.2007.4453425
