Experimental Uncertainty in Third-Order Susceptibility and Molecular Second Hyperpolarizability Measurements Obtained with Degenerate Four-Wave Mixing.

Abstract

An uncertainty analysis is performed on a degenerate four-wave mixing scheme used in the determination of the third-order susceptibility and molecular second hyperpolarizability of nonlinear optical materials. Equations are derived based on the root-sum-squares method, which accounts for uncertainty in all applicable experimental parameters. These expressions are incorporated into a computer program, which is used to investigate absolute and relative uncertainties as well as the sensitivity of overall system accuracy to individual parameters. Conclusions are drawn based on the results of the analysis.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1995
Accession Number
ADA354061

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  • Brian R. Kimball
  • Joseph F. Roach

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Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Accuracy
  • Computer Programs
  • Curve Fitting
  • Engineering
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Molecular Weight
  • Optical Materials
  • Refraction
  • Refractive Index
  • Research Facilities
  • Standards
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Three Dimensional
  • Uncertainty
  • Wave Mixing

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  • Physics

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  • Optical Physics and Photonics.
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