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    • Optics and Photonics
    • Materials Science

    Background:

    • Nonlinear refractive index is a critical parameter for optical materials.
    • Accurate measurement of this property is essential for advanced optical applications.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce a novel method for evaluating the nonlinear refractive index.
    • To demonstrate the method's viability through experimental measurements.

    Main Methods:

    • Time-resolved digital holographic microscopy was employed.
    • Cross-correlative nonlinear refractive index was measured experimentally for sapphire.

    Main Results:

    • The nonlinear refractive index of sapphire was determined at 1030 nm (2.75 × 10⁻²⁰ m²/W) and 515 nm (4.10 × 10⁻²⁰ m²/W).
    • Experimental results were compared with existing literature values obtained via other methods.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed method offers a viable approach for nonlinear refractive index evaluation.
    • The findings contribute to the understanding of nonlinear optical properties of sapphire.