Enhanced nonlinear transmittance by complementary nonlinear mechanisms: A reverse-saturable absorbing dye blended with nonlinear-scattering carbon nanotubes

Scott Webster, Marisol Reyes-Reyes, Xavier Pedron, Román López-Sandoval, Mauricio Terrones, David L. Carroll

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Abstract

The preparation of a nonlinear scattering system blended with a reverse saturable absorbing (RSA) dye for complimentary nonlinear transmission was discussed. Nitrogen-doped multiwalled carbon nanotubes were functionalized for compatibilization in alcohols and blended with a carbocyanine dye. The nonlinear optical response of the composite system was investigated. It was found that the mechanism for nonlinear scattering is due to the creation of new scattering centers by carbon sublimation and ionized carbon microplasmas.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1239-1243
Number of pages5
JournalAdvanced Materials
Volume17
Issue number10
DOIs
StatePublished - May 13 2005

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Materials Science
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering

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