Author : Gertruda V. Klimusheva
Publisher : SPIE-International Society for Optical Engineering
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 44,78 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Science
ISBN :
A study of nonlinear optics of liquid and photorefractive crystals. It examines areas such as doped chiral liquid crystal systems as photolimiters, space-charge waves in photorefractive BSO crystals, and feedback-induced phase modulation and periodic states.
Author : Iam-Choon Khoo
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 442 pages
File Size : 22,6 MB
Release : 1993
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789810209346
This is a monograph/text devoted to a detailed treatment of the optical, electro-optical and nonlinear optical properties of all the mesophases of liquid crystals and related processes, phenomena and application principles. Quantitative data on material and optical parameters spanning the ultraviolet, visible, infrared as well as the microwave regimes are presented along with detailed theoretical treatments of basic liquid crystal physics, material properties and nonlinear optics.Starting with a discussion on the basic building blocks of liquid crystalline molecules, the authors proceed to present in a pedagogical manner current theories, experiments, and applications of these unique and important optical properties of liquid crystals. Numerous tables of hard-to-find liquid crystalline parameters, a self-contained chapter on general nonlinear optics, and comprehensive literature review are also included.
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 32,89 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Crystal optics
ISBN :
Author : Partha P. Banerjee
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 10,1 MB
Release : 2003-12-04
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780203025833
Nonlinear Optics probes in great depth quadratic and cubic nonlinearities, photorefractive nonlinear optics, the nonlinear optical properties of nematic liquid crystals, and photonic bandgap structures. This reference places core physical principles and theoretical concepts in dialogue with contemporary applications and research and presents
Author : Gertruda V. Klimusheva
Publisher : SPIE-International Society for Optical Engineering
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 39,87 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Science
ISBN :
Author : Ashim Kumar Bain
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 514 pages
File Size : 14,68 MB
Release : 2019-08-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 3527413855
Reviews the properties and applications of photo-elastic, acousto-optic, magneto-optic, electro-optic, and photorefractive materials This book deals with the basic physical properties and applications of photo-elastic, acousto-optic, magneto-optic, electro-optic, and photorefractive materials. It also provides up-to-date information on the design and applications of various optoelectronic devices based on these materials. The first chapter of Crystal Optics: Properties and Applications covers the basic concepts of crystal optics, such as index ellipsoid or optical indicatrix, crystal symmetry, wave surface, birefringence, and the polarization of light. Chapter 2 reviews the physical phenomena of crystal optics in isotropic and crystalline materials. It describes in detail research information on modern photoelastic materials and reviews the up-to-date photoelastic device applications. Chapter 3 develops the underlying theory of acousto-optics from first principles, formulating results suitable for subsequent calculations and design. The fourth chapter describes the basic principles of magneto-optic effects and mode of interaction with magnetic materials. The fifth chapter provides an understanding of the physical phenomenon of the linear and quadratic electro-optic effects in isotropic and crystalline materials. The last chapter collects many of the most important recent developments in photorefractive effects and materials, and pays special attention to recent scientific findings and advances on photorefractive materials and devices. -Features up to date information on the design and applications of various optoelectronic devices -Looks at the basic concepts of crystal optics, including the polarization of light, effects of reflection and transmission of polarization and light polarizing devices, and more -Pays special attention to design procedures for the entire range of acousto-optic devices and various applications of these devices -Provides research information on modern magneto-optic materials and reviews the up-to-date magneto-optic device applications?up to terahertz (THz) regime Crystal Optics: Properties and Applications is an excellent book for the scientific community working in the field, including researchers, lecturers, and advanced students.
Author : Pawel Pieranski
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 45,77 MB
Release : 2021-08-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 1789450403
This book on liquid crystals reports on the new perspectives that have been brought about by the recent expansion of frontiers and overhaul of common beliefs. First, it explores the interaction of light with mesophases, when the light or matter is endowed with topological defects. It goes on to show how electrophoresis, electro-osmosis and the swimming of flagellated bacteria are affected by the anisotropic properties of liquid crystals. It also reports on the recent progress in the understanding of thermomechanical and thermohydrodynamical effects in cholesterics and deformed nematics and refutes the common belief that these effects could explain Lehmann’s observations of the rotation of cholesteric droplets subjected to a temperature gradient. It then studies the physics of the dowser texture, which has remarkable properties. This is of particular interest in regards to nematic monopoles, which can easily be generated, set into motion and collided within it. Finally, this book deals with the spontaneous emergence of chirality in nematics made of achiral molecules, and provides a brief historical context of chirality
Author : Pochi Yeh
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 628 pages
File Size : 45,38 MB
Release : 1995
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789810214432
This book, intended for students, researchers and engineers, is a collection of classic papers on photorefractive nonlinear optics. Included are landmark papers on fundamental photorefractive phenomena, two-wave mixing, four-wave mixing, phase conjugators and resonators, material growth and physics, and applications in image processing, optical storage and optical computing.
Author : Peter Günter
Publisher : Springer
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 38,36 MB
Release : 1988-04-08
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783540183327
This is the first of two volumes that review, for the first time, all major aspects of photorefractive effects and their applications. Photorefractive effects in electro-optic crystals are based on optically induced space-charge fields which ultimately alter the refractive indices by the electro-optic Pockels effect. The fundamental phenomena leading to photoinduced changes of refractive index, the materials requirements and experimental results on a variety of photorefractive materials are discussed and the most recent theoretical models describing these phenomena are presented. Interest in photorefractive materials has increased in recent years mainly because of their potential for nonlinear optical devices and for optical signals processing applications. Most of these applications are reviewed in the second volume devoted to this topic. The contributions to these two volumes are written by experts on each topic and are intended for scientists and engineers active in the field and for researchers and graduate students entering the field. Over 300 references to original papers on photorefractive and associated phenomena are cited.
Author : Shizuhuo Yin
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 593 pages
File Size : 17,18 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Science
ISBN : 0127748105
"This text covers the fundamental aspects and the recent advances of photorefractive optics. There is a market potential for developing photorefractive (PR) optic devices for the needs of informational infrastructures. Photorefractive Optics provides an intensive background and details state-of-the-art technological applications for these needs. The book is a reference text for technical staff, research scientists, and graduate students who are working in the field."--BOOK JACKET
