Picosecond Nonlinear Studies of Complex Materials Using the Free Electron Laser

Abstract

This project involves the use of the Stanford Free Electron Laser (FEL) to conduct picosecond optical nonlinear experiments to study complex materials. The theoretical foundation for the work has been established. A new four time correlation function approach for the analysis of optical nonlinear line narrowing experiments has been developed. The method explains previous experiments and will allow the FEL experiments to be analyzed to extract important dynamical information about complex materials. A full nonlinear optics laboratory has been established at the Stanford FEL. This includes necessary beam diagnostic equipment, optical components, computerized delay lines, liquid helium equipment, and detection equipment. The laboratory has the capability of performing photon echo and other nonlinear experiments.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 08, 1990
Accession Number
ADA218215

Entities

People

  • Michael D. Fayer

Organizations

  • Stanford University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Absorption
  • Absorption Spectra
  • Amorphous Materials
  • Chemistry
  • Classification
  • Complex Systems
  • Computers
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Contracts
  • Delay Lines
  • Electrons
  • Free Electron Lasers
  • Free Electrons
  • Lasers
  • Materials
  • Subatomic Particles
  • Universities

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Pulsed Power and Plasma Physics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy
  • Microelectronics