The fast component of the nonlinear refractive index, n(2), of a composite film formed by alloy nanoparticles embedded in silica was measured by Z-scan technique, in conditions free from cumulative heating effects. By using a single 6 ps long laser pulse at 1 Hz, 527 nm of wavelength, a negative sign of n(2) was evidenced. An explanation of this result is suggested, based on the dielectric confinement effect. The fast refractive index value, in modulus, is of the order of 10(-10) cm(2)/W.
Fast third-order optical nonlinearities in metal alloy nanocluster composite glass: negative sign of the nonlinear refractive index
MATTEI, GIOVANNI;MAZZOLDI, PAOLO;
2005
Abstract
The fast component of the nonlinear refractive index, n(2), of a composite film formed by alloy nanoparticles embedded in silica was measured by Z-scan technique, in conditions free from cumulative heating effects. By using a single 6 ps long laser pulse at 1 Hz, 527 nm of wavelength, a negative sign of n(2) was evidenced. An explanation of this result is suggested, based on the dielectric confinement effect. The fast refractive index value, in modulus, is of the order of 10(-10) cm(2)/W.File in questo prodotto:
Non ci sono file associati a questo prodotto.
Pubblicazioni consigliate
I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
