All-optical polarization conversion of cw 1.55 μm lasers with liquid crystals by stimulated scattering

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作者
Khoo, IC [1 ]
Ding, J [1 ]
Chen, K [1 ]
Diaz, A [1 ]
机构
[1] Penn State Univ, Dept Elect Engn, University Pk, PA 16802 USA
来源
LIQUID CRYSTALS VI | 2002年 / 4799卷
关键词
liquid crystals; polarization rotation; switches; stimulated scattering; wave mixing; 1.55 mu m laser;
D O I
10.1117/12.453286
中图分类号
O7 [晶体学];
学科分类号
0702 ; 070205 ; 0703 ; 080501 ;
摘要
We report theoretical and experimental studies of all-optical polarization conversion of cw 1.55 mum lasers using nematic liquid crystal in their ordered and isotropic phases. Almost complete conversion of the linearly polarized laser is achieved in a 400 mum thick film at mW power.
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页码:31 / 36
页数:6
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