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Nonlinear optical interactions in dye-doped solids

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We present a brief review of non-linear optical investigations on dye-doped solids using low-power CW lasers. After a brief introduction to the photophysics of the dye molecules, we discuss specific nonlinear processes such as self-diffraction, optical phase conjugation, two-beam coupling and polarization gratings in these systems. The application potential of dye-doped solid devices is discussed.

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  1. Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology, 208 016, Kanpur, India

    K. K. Sharma & K. Divakara Rao

  2. Centre for Laser Technology, Indian Institute of Technology, 208 016, Kanpur, India

    K. K. Sharma & K. Divakara Rao

  3. Atomic and Molecular Physics Group, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Homi Bhabha Road, 400 005, Bombay, India

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Sharma, K.K., Rao, K.D. & Kumar, G.R. Nonlinear optical interactions in dye-doped solids. Opt Quant Electron 26, 1–23 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00573897

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