ISSN:
1432-0649
Keywords:
61.30.v
;
42.65.k
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
Abstract The transients of Kerr-like optical nonlinearities in various liquid crystals observed with picosecond light-induced dynamic gratings are discussed. It is shown that relatively high intensities and strong optical fields of short laser pulses lead to rapid molecular reorientation, ultrasound generation, multiphoton absorption, cholesteric helix deformation and other new phenomena which are not only of interest for basic liquid-crystal research but also determine photonic switching times in liquid crystalline all-optical devices.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01080933
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