Dynamic polarization switching and stimulated orientational scattering in nematic liquid crystals

Michael V. Stinger; Andres Diaz; Justin D. Liou; Iam-Choon Khoo

doi:10.1117/12.732419

12 September 2007 Dynamic polarization switching and stimulated orientational scattering in nematic liquid crystals

Michael V. Stinger, Andres Diaz, Justin D. Liou, Iam-Choon Khoo

Proceedings Volume 6654, Liquid Crystals XI; 66540S (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.732419
Event: Photonic Devices + Applications, 2007, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

Stimulated Orientational Scattering (SOS) uses the angular reorientation of the director axis in liquid crystals to produce cross-polarized light amplification. Akin to photorefractivity, SOS uses grating formation and the resulting phase-matching to scatter incident radiation into a coherent, cross-polarized signal beam. This paper provides a brief review of the theory underlying SOS, a discussion of the simulation of SOS dynamics, and empirical results of the SOS effect acting in a thin film (300 μm) planar sample of the liquid crystal E7 induced by an Argon ion laser at a wavelength of 488 nm.

Citation Download Citation

Michael V. Stinger, Andres Diaz, Justin D. Liou, and Iam-Choon Khoo "Dynamic polarization switching and stimulated orientational scattering in nematic liquid crystals", Proc. SPIE 6654, Liquid Crystals XI, 66540S (12 September 2007); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.732419

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available