Z-scan measurements using high repetition rate lasers: how to manage thermal effects
Optics Express, Vol. 13, Issue 20, pp. 7976-7981 (2005)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/OPEX.13.007976
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Abstract
We demonstrate the effectiveness of a simple method for using Z-scan technique with high repetition rate lasers managing cumulative thermal effects. Following Falconieri [J. Opt. A, 1 (1999) 662], time evolution of Z-scan signal is recorded. We use data time correlation to extrapolate with accuracy the instantaneous nonlinear optical response of the sample. The method employed allows us to clearly evaluate the order of the absorption process underlying the thermo-optical nonlinearities. Using a 76 MHz repetition rate laser with 120 fs pulsewidth we measure third order nonlinearities and thermal properties of CS2 and toluene in accordance with values obtained with low repetition rate light sources.
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OCIS Codes
(190.4870) Nonlinear optics : Photothermal effects
(190.7110) Nonlinear optics : Ultrafast nonlinear optics
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History
Original Manuscript: August 10, 2005
Revised Manuscript: September 16, 2005
Published: October 3, 2005
Citation
Andrea Gnoli, Luca Razzari, and Marcofabio Righini, "Z-scan measurements using high repetition rate lasers: how to manage thermal effects," Opt. Express 13, 7976-7981 (2005)
http://www.opticsinfobase.org/oe/abstract.cfm?URI=oe-13-20-7976
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