Transverse self-phase modulation and bistability in the transmission of a laser beam through a nonlinear thin film

I. C. Khoo; J. Y. Hou; T. H. Liu; P. Y. Yan; R. R. Michael; G. M. Finn

doi:10.1364/JOSAB.4.000886

Transverse self-phase modulation and bistability in the transmission of a laser beam through a nonlinear thin film

I. C. Khoo, J. Y. Hou, T. H. Liu, P. Y. Yan, R. R. Michael, G. M. Finn

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We present a theoretical study, with reference to experimental results, of transverse self-phase modulation effects in the transmission of a laser beam through a nonlinear thin film. The occurrence of interference rings, intensification or dimming of the on-axis beam intensity, and transverse optical bistability in the presence of a feedback can all be systematically documented in terms of geometrical/optical parameter classifications. These studies provide further insights and useful guides for experimental studies.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	886-891
Number of pages	6
Journal	Journal of the Optical Society of America B: Optical Physics
Volume	4
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1364/JOSAB.4.000886
State	Published - Jun 1987

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Statistical and Nonlinear Physics
Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics

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