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Ultrafast Time-resolved Near-IR Stimulated Raman Measurements of Functional π-conjugate Systems
Published on: February 10, 2020
Femtosecond two-photon absorption measurements based on the accumulative photo-thermal effect and the Rayleigh
Luis Rodriguez1, Hyo-Yang Ahn, Kevin D Belfield
1Department of Chemistry, The College of Optics and Photonics, University of Central Florida, PO Box 162366, Orlando, Florida 32816-2366, USA.
Abstract:
A rapid, straightforward method for measuring the two-photon absorption cross sections in liquid samples based on both the accumulative photo-thermal effect and the Rayleigh interferometery is described and demonstrated. This technique combines the sensitivity of the thermal lens approach and the accuracy of interferometry techniques. Focusing a high repetition rate laser beam in the sample, generating a localized change in its refractive index, induces the photo-thermal phase shift. By recording and processing two interference patterns, this technique allows the rapid estimation of the two-photon absorption cross section of the sample. Significantly, the experimental results demonstrate that this new method can be used with both fluorescent and non-fluorescent samples.
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