A review of nonlinear optical properties of nematic liquid crystals

被引：15

作者：

Khoo, IC ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Penn State Univ, Dept Elect Engn, University Pk, PA 16802 USA

来源：

JOURNAL OF NONLINEAR OPTICAL PHYSICS & MATERIALS | 1999年 / 8卷 / 03期

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D O I：

10.1142/S0218863599000217

中图分类号：

O43 [光学];

学科分类号：

070207 ; 0803 ;

摘要：

We present a review of the electronic and non-electronic optical nonlinearities of nematic liquid crystals (NLC), and recently observed nonlinear optical processes. In both the ordered and isotropic phases, NLCs exhibit large optical nonlinearities with response times ranging from picoseconds to milliseconds. The fundamental principles underlying these nonlinearities, their dynamics and practical application potential are discussed. Comparisons are made with other nonlinear optical materials currently being investigated.

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页码：305 / 317

页数：13

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