Experimental and theoretical approach on third-order optical nonlinearity of a highly efficient anthracene-based chalcone derivative for optical power limiting

We have used single-stranded DNA (ssDNA) and polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) to disperse multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWNTs) in water solution through sonication and centrifuge procedures. The advantage of these two polymers is that they do not need toxic organic solvents to distribute the carbon nanotubes. The scanning electron microscope (SEM) technique has been used to investigate the interaction between polymer molecules and MWNTs. The images show that MWNTs can be distributed effectively into the two polymer solutions. The third-order optical susceptibility, nonlinear optical absorption coefficient and optical power limiting of these dispersions have been characterized experimentally using a femtosecond laser system with a tunable range of 750–850 nm. The imaginary part of the third-order optical susceptibility has also been computed.

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Investigation of third-order nonlinear and optical power limiting properties of terphenyl derivatives

Optics & Laser Technology ◽

10.1016/j.optlastec.2013.09.025 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 56 ◽

pp. 425-429 ◽

Cited By ~ 39

Author(s):

Laxminarayana Kamath ◽

K.B. Manjunatha ◽

Seetharam Shettigar ◽

G. Umesh ◽

B. Narayana ◽

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Keyword(s):

Optical Power ◽

Third Order ◽

Optical Power Limiting

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A third-order nonlinear optical single crystal of 3,4-dimethoxy-substituted chalcone derivative with high laser damage threshold value: a potential material for optical power limiting

Journal of Materials Science Materials in Electronics ◽

10.1007/s10854-020-03443-2 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 31 (12) ◽

pp. 9133-9150 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Vinay Parol ◽

A. N. Prabhu ◽

Md Abu Taher ◽

Sri Ram G. Naraharisetty ◽

N. K. Lokanath ◽

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Keyword(s):

Single Crystal ◽

Nonlinear Optical ◽

Optical Power ◽

Damage Threshold ◽

Threshold Value ◽

Laser Damage Threshold ◽

Laser Damage ◽

Third Order ◽

High Laser ◽

Optical Power Limiting

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New organic nonlinear optical materials: dithienylethylenes

MRS Proceedings ◽

10.1557/proc-708-bb10.31 ◽

2001 ◽

Vol 708 ◽

Author(s):

B. Sahraoui ◽

K.J. Pluciński ◽

I. V. Kityk ◽

B. Paci ◽

P. Baldeck ◽

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Keyword(s):

Optical Materials ◽

Optical Power ◽

Laser Pulses ◽

Visible Range ◽

Nanosecond Laser ◽

Wave Mixing ◽

Third Order ◽

Nanosecond Laser Pulses ◽

Optical Power Limiting ◽

532 Nm

ABSTRACTMeasurements of the third-order susceptibilities of new dithienylethylenes in solutions using a degenerate four wave mixing technique at λ=532 nm in picosecond regime were made. From these measurements we deduced the second order hyperpolarizabilities. Optical power limiting properties of the mentioned compounds using nanosecond laser pulses in the visible range are evaluated. The dispersion of nonlinear absorption coefficients is obtained. The appropriate quantum chemical calculations are carried out.

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The design of Optical Limiters Based on the Formation of Bipolaron-Like Dications

MRS Proceedings ◽

10.1557/proc-479-59 ◽

1997 ◽

Vol 479 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Charles W. Spangler ◽

Mingqian He

Keyword(s):

Conjugated Polymers ◽

Optical Power ◽

Design Strategy ◽

New Materials ◽

Considerable Effort ◽

Third Order ◽

The Past ◽

Optical Limiters ◽

Optical Power Limiting ◽

Absorption Characteristics

AbstractDuring the past decade, there has been considerable effort in the design of new materials with greatly enhanced nonlinear absorption characteristics. In recent years, it has been shown that incorporation of bipolaronic charges in the pi-electron sequence in conjugated polymers or copolymers leads to enhanced third-order nonlinear optical properties. In this current study a design strategy for the synthesis of optical power limiting copolymers is presented whose properties are based on the photogeneration of stable bipolaron-like dications.

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