Title :
Probing the nonlinear optical response of nanosuspensions
Author :
Lee, W.M. ; Dholakia, K. ; Wright, E.M. ; El-Ganainy, R. ; Christodoulides, D.N.
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Phys. & Astron., Univ. of St Andrews, St. Andrews, UK
Abstract :
We describe a fiber-based Z-scan experiment for probing the nonlinear optical response of nanosuspensions that will provide a platform for deciding between rival different theoretical models.
Keywords :
nanophotonics; nanostructured materials; nonlinear optics; optical fibres; suspensions; aqueous solutions; dual beam fiber approach; fiber-based Z-scan experiment; nanosuspensions; nonlinear optical response; Fiber lasers; Fiber nonlinear optics; Laser modes; Microscopy; Nonlinear optics; Optical modulation; Optical refraction; Optical saturation; Optical solitons; Suspensions; (140.7010) Laser trapping; (190.3970) Microparticle nonlinear optics;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2009 and 2009 Conference on Quantum electronics and Laser Science Conference. CLEO/QELS 2009. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
