Optical free induction decay by extracavity laser-frequency switching

In this letter we demonstrate the possibility of performing optical free induction decay by extra-cavity laser-frequency switching. The method is used to study optical dephasing of pentacene in p-terphenyl and the results are found to be consistent with those previously obtained by the intra-cavity...

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Published in:Optics communications 1978-01, Vol.26 (2), p.248-250
Main Authors: de Bree, Philippus, Wiersma, Douwe A.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:In this letter we demonstrate the possibility of performing optical free induction decay by extra-cavity laser-frequency switching. The method is used to study optical dephasing of pentacene in p-terphenyl and the results are found to be consistent with those previously obtained by the intra-cavity switching technique. The prospects of extra-cavity frequency switching as a tool for studying optical dephasing on a subnanosecond time-scale and in the uv spectral range are emphasized.
ISSN:0030-4018
1873-0310
DOI:10.1016/0030-4018(78)90064-0