Optical nonlinearity in chiral nematics for light modulation

Marek Wojciech Sierakowski; Marcin Swillo

doi:10.1117/12.326894

14 October 1998 Optical nonlinearity in chiral nematics for light modulation

Marek Wojciech Sierakowski, Marcin Swillo

Proceedings Volume 3475, Liquid Crystals II; (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.326894
Event: SPIE's International Symposium on Optical Science, Engineering, and Instrumentation, 1998, San Diego, CA, United States

Abstract

Nonlinear optical properties of chiral liquid crystalline media are in scope of our interest since several years. Our previous observations in the subject were already reported, where the effect of light interaction with chiral nematic structure was examined by reflected-probe-beam technique. The present contribution is a continuation of that work. Now the concept of modulation of light by light is presented as an example of potential application of previously achieved results. This paper just considers the use of reflected- probe-beam arrangement in combination with optical fiber technique for 'in line' controlling of high-intensity light beams. The idea utilizes nonlinear optical effect in combination with selective light reflection in chiral liquid crystals. The preliminary results of experimental examination of the 'all optical modulator' are demonstrated. Also some practical aspects and application problems are defined.

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Marek Wojciech Sierakowski and Marcin Swillo "Optical nonlinearity in chiral nematics for light modulation", Proc. SPIE 3475, Liquid Crystals II, (14 October 1998); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.326894

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