Single-Beam Z-Scan: Measurement Techniques and Analysis

1997 ◽  
Vol 06 (03) ◽  
pp. 251-293 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. B. Chapple ◽  
J. Staromlynska ◽  
J. A. Hermann ◽  
T. J. Mckay ◽  
R. G. Mcduff
Keyword(s):  
Beam Quality ◽  
Measurement Techniques ◽  
Optical Power ◽  
Single Frequency ◽  
Optical Nonlinearities ◽  
Single Beam ◽  
Optical Propagation ◽  
Experimental Parameters ◽  
And Control ◽  
Optical Power Limiting

The Z-scan technique is a popular method for measuring degenerate (single frequency) optical nonlinearities using a single laser beam. In order to perform reliable measurements, it is necessary to carefully characterize and control a number of experimental parameters, such as the beam quality, the power and temporal characteristics of the laser, the collection aperture size and position, the sample reflectivity, sample thickness and imperfections in the sample. Failure to control these parameters leads to inaccurate determinations of the nonlinearities. In this paper, we review the theory of Z-scan and examine each of these issues from experimental and theoretical viewpoints. This work will be of interest to anyone who performs Z-scan experiments and to those interested in optical power limiting and nonlinear optical propagation.

The Teaching of Measurement and Instrumentation for Industrial Needs

1969 ◽  
Vol 2 (10) ◽  
pp. 377-380
Keyword(s):  
Measurement Techniques ◽  
Important Thing ◽  
Industrial Needs ◽  
And Control ◽  
Measurement And Control ◽  
Modern Industry

Held in January, 1969, this symposium most aptly emphasised the necessity for the closest collaboration between the universities and industry at all levels for education in the inter-disciplinary subject of measurement and control. The important thing is that control cannot be accomplished in reality without the basis of a sound knowledge of the science of measurement. Furthermore educational outlook must be focused on the immense possibilities that exist in research in measurement techniques and also in the development of the refinements that are demanded by the requirements of modern industry. The papers which follow present, except for the first which ended the presentation of ‘Industrial Requirements’, the ‘Academic Viewpoint’

Pulse compression and beam quality improvement of a single-frequency Nd:YAG MOPA system

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oliver Lux ◽  
Hristomir Stankov ◽  
Haro Fritsche ◽  
Hans J. Eichler
Keyword(s):  
Quality Improvement ◽  
Pulse Compression ◽  
Beam Quality ◽  
Single Frequency

Silole-containing linear and hyperbranched polymers: synthesis, thermal stability, light emission, nano-dimensional aggregation, and optical power limiting

2003 ◽  
Vol 196 (1) ◽  
pp. 289-300 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacky Wing Yip Lam ◽  
Junwu Chen ◽  
Charles Chi Wang Law ◽  
Han Peng ◽  
Zhiliang Xie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Light Emission ◽  
Optical Power ◽  
Hyperbranched Polymers ◽  
Optical Power Limiting

Optical power limiting of fullerenes

1994 ◽  
Vol 64 (21) ◽  
pp. 2785-2787 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. E. Wray ◽  
K. C. Liu ◽  
C. H. Chen ◽  
W. R. Garrett ◽  
M. G. Payne ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Optical Power ◽  
Optical Power Limiting

Efficient hybrid materials for optical power limiting at telecommunication wavelengths

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (26) ◽  
pp. 5105 ◽  
Author(s):  
Denis Château ◽  
Quentin Bellier ◽  
Frederic Chaput ◽  
Patrick Feneyrou ◽  
Gérard Berginc ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hybrid Materials ◽  
Optical Power ◽  
Optical Power Limiting

Optical power limiting and stabilization based on a novel polymer compound

1998 ◽  
Vol 34 (12) ◽  
pp. 2279-2285 ◽  
Author(s):  
G.S. He ◽  
C. Weder ◽  
P. Smith ◽  
P.N. Prasad
Keyword(s):  
Optical Power ◽  
Polymer Compound ◽  
Optical Power Limiting

Optical power limiting of ultrashort hyper-Gaussian pulses in cascade three-level system

2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (10) ◽  
pp. 104209 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ji-Cai Liu ◽  
Fen-Fen Guo ◽  
Ya-Nan Zhao ◽  
Xing-Zhe Li
Keyword(s):  
Optical Power ◽  
Level System ◽  
Optical Power Limiting

Platinum(ii) acetylide complexes with star- and V-shaped configurations possessing good trade-off between optical transparency and optical power limiting performance

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (45) ◽  
pp. 11672-11682 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Yao ◽  
Z. Tian ◽  
D. Jin ◽  
F. Zhao ◽  
Y. Sun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Optical Power ◽  
Optical Transparency ◽  
Trade Off ◽  
Good Trade ◽  
Optical Power Limiting

Two series of Pt(ii) acetylide complexes containing dimesitylborane and phenyl terminal groups with star- and V-shaped configurations were synthesized.

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