Second-order nonlinear optical characterization techniques : an introduction /: an introduction. (©2009)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Thierry Verbiest, Koen Clays, Vincent Rodriguez.
• Other Names: Verbiest, Thierry; Clays, Koen; Rodriguez, Vincent
• Contents: General Aspects of Second-Order Nonlinear Optics Linear optical phenomena Nonlinear optical phenomena Examples of nonlinear optical phenomena Symmetries in second-order nonlinear optics Second-order polarizabilities and susceptibilities Beyond the electric-dipole approximation Determination of Molecular Symmetry with Hyper-Rayleigh Scattering Hyper-Rayleigh scattering: general principles Experimental techniques and equipment Determination of molecular symmetries Switching the first hyperpolarizability at the molecular level Probing aggregation and supramolecular structure in solution Characterization of Interfaces, Surfaces, and Thin Films Second-harmonic generation and sum-frequency generation from surfaces: general principles Experimental techniques and equipment Probing the symmetry of interfaces, surfaces, and thin films Molecular orientation at surfaces Surface adsorption and surface reactions Characterization of Surface Chirality by Second-Harmonic Generation and Sum-Frequency Generation Chirality and second-order nonlinear optics: general principles Experimental procedures Second-harmonic generation in nanostructures Applications to biological systems Molecular origin Relation with the Faraday effect Second-Order Nonlinear Optical Imaging Techniques General principles Experimental techniques and equipment Applications Appendix Index References appear at the end of each chapter.
• Publisher Details: Boca Raton : CRC Press
• Publication Date: 2009
• Copyright Date: 2009
• Extent: 1 online resource (185 pages), illustrations
• Subjects: 620.1/1295; Materials -- Optical properties; Materials -- Analysis -- Technique; Surfaces (Technology) -- Analysis -- Technique; Molecular structure -- Optical aspects; Optical measurements -- Technique; Nonlinear optics; Second harmonic generation; SCIENCE -- Nanoscience; Materials -- Optical properties; Nonlinear optics; Second harmonic generation; Nichtlineare Optik; Oberflächenanalyse; Optische Eigenschaft; Werkstoff; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781420070736; 1420070738; 9781420070712; 1420070711; 1281993697; 9781281993694
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Print version record.
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