Observation of broadened and oscillatory optically induced Kerr kinetics in neat liquids

P. P. Ho, P. Y. Lu, and R. R. Alfano
Phys. Rev. A 21, 1730 – Published 1 May 1980
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Abstract

Broadened and oscillatory Kerr profiles in time were observed in neat liquids by means of intense picosecond optical excitation. This new observation can be used to measure the molecular relaxation time and a nonlinear index of refraction.

  • Received 6 April 1979

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevA.21.1730

©1980 American Physical Society

Authors & Affiliations

P. P. Ho, P. Y. Lu, and R. R. Alfano

  • Picosecond Laser and Spectroscopy Laboratory, Physics Department, The City College of the City University of New York, New York 10031

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Vol. 21, Iss. 5 — May 1980

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