Dynamics of the second-order nonlinearity in thermally poled silica glass

Faccio, D. , Pruneri, V. and Kazansky, P. G. (2001) Dynamics of the second-order nonlinearity in thermally poled silica glass. Applied Physics Letters, 79(17), pp. 2687-2689. (doi: 10.1063/1.1394948)

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Abstract

We study the temporal evolution of both the second-order nonlinear coefficient and of the nonlinear thickness in thermally poled silica-glass slides by using a high-resolution all-optical technique. A time delay in the nonlinearity formation is observed, followed by an increase to a maximum, and a final decrease. The thickness is shown to increase at a rate that differs significantly from that reported for the corresponding ionic charge fronts. Our measurements also show strong dependencies on sample thickness and these can be attributed to different electric fields in the depletion region.

Item Type:Articles
Additional Information:This research was supported by Pirelli Cables and Systems.
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Faccio, Professor Daniele
Authors: Faccio, D., Pruneri, V., and Kazansky, P. G.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Physics and Astronomy
Journal Name:Applied Physics Letters
Publisher:AIP Publishing
ISSN:0003-6951
ISSN (Online):1077-3118
Published Online:16 October 2001

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