Abstract
Using nanosecond laser pulses, we have observed for the first time optically induced transient and (erasable) permanent gratings in a smectic-A film. The transient grating is accompanied by strong high frequency acoustic waves.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1416-1418 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of Applied Physics |
Volume | 55 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1984 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- General Physics and Astronomy