Linear and circular polarized laser radiation in optical third harmonic generation

Theory shows that linear polarized laser radiation produces a third harmonic in an isotropic medium while circular polarized radiation does not. Experimental confirmation of this effect has been obtained and possible applications are mentioned.

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Published in:Physics letters. A 1968, Vol.26 (3), p.128-129
Main Authors: Bey, P.P., Giuliani, J.F., Rabin, H.
Format: Article
Language:English
Citations: Items that this one cites
Items that cite this one
Online Access:Get full text
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
Description
Summary:Theory shows that linear polarized laser radiation produces a third harmonic in an isotropic medium while circular polarized radiation does not. Experimental confirmation of this effect has been obtained and possible applications are mentioned.
ISSN:0375-9601
1873-2429
DOI:10.1016/0375-9601(68)90514-8