Abstract

Laser-induced processes in the visible and near-IR regions have been investigated in organic nanocomposites based on carbon nanotubes. Bulk and thin-film organic structures, as well as nematic liquid-crystal mixtures, were chosen as test objects. A microscopic study of the test objects was carried out. It is established that the optical-limitation effect occurs in radiation at a wavelength of 1080 nm and that modulation and switching occur in the visible region at a wavelength of 633 nm. It is shown where these nanocomposites with carbon nanotubes fit in among other materials traditionally used in laser physics, nonlinear optics, and display engineering.

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