Holographic pulse shaping in organic media

David Brady, Kent Hill, Scott Basinger

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Abstract

In our system the index modulation is formed by cis-trans isomerization of an azo-dye in an organic matrix. The index modulation is recorded by 514 nm light. Data is encoded on the reflection grating by spatially modulating one of the recording beams. The holographic recording time is about 1 second and the dark decay time is several minutes. By matching the temporal structure of the driving field to the natural spatial or quantum resonances of a nonlinear system it is possible to strongly enhance nonlinear effects. Applications of this approach to optical switching and numerical simulations of shaped pulse propagation in nonlinear media are presented.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationConference Proceedings - Lasers and Electro-Optics Society Annual Meeting
PublisherPubl by IEEE
Pages112-113
Number of pages2
ISBN (Print)0780312635
StatePublished - 1993
Externally publishedYes
EventAnnual Meeting of the IEEE Lasers and Electro-Optics Society - San jose, CA, USA
Duration: Nov 15 1993Nov 18 1993

Publication series

NameConference Proceedings - Lasers and Electro-Optics Society Annual Meeting

Other

OtherAnnual Meeting of the IEEE Lasers and Electro-Optics Society
CitySan jose, CA, USA
Period11/15/9311/18/93

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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