Fundamental limits on third-order molecular susceptibilities

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Kuzyk, MG [1 ]
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[1] Washington State Univ, Dept Phys, Pullman, WA 99164 USA
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10.1364/OL.25.001183
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O43 [光学];
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070207 ; 0803 ;
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By the use of sum rules, the largest third-order molecular nonlinear-optical susceptibilities allowed by quantum mechanics are determined. The theoretical upper limit is found to depend only on the first excited-state transition energy and on the number of electrons, in agreement with experimental data. (C) 2000 Optical Society of America. OCIS codes: 190.0190, 160.0160, 160.4330.
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