Nonlinear Optical Phase Conjugation in Fluorescein and Bismuth Silicate (BSO).
Abstract
The goal of the experiment was to produce nonlinear optical phase conjugation (NOPC) in fluorescein-doped boric acid glass and in BSO, and to use two-wave mixing (TWM) in BSO to transfer energy between laser beams. Next, the parameters that affect these processes were to be examined. The parameters measured for phase conjugation were the power and intensity of the various beams, angles between the beams, orientation of the BSO crystal, sample thickness and concentration, polarization and wavelength of the incident beams. A Argon Ion and a HeCd laser were used in the experiment. Phase conjugation was produced in BSO at all wavelengths available; 441.6 nm, 457.9 nm, 476.5 nm, 488.0 nm, and 514.5 nm. In fluorescein-doped boric acid, phase conjugation was produced at all wavelengths but 514.5 nm.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1987
- Accession Number
- ADA189716
Entities
People
- Phillip R. Leatherman
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology