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Directo n2Measurement in Yttria Stabilized Cubic Zirconia
Guha, S
Martin Marietta Laboratories, MD

Mansour, N
Center for Applied Quantum Electronics Department of Physics North Texas State University, TX

Soileau, MJ
Center for Applied Quantum Electronics Department of Physics North Texas State University, TX

Pages: 4    Published: Jan 1988

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Source: STP1015-EB

Abstract

We present here the results of direct measurement of the nonlinear refractive index, n2, of yttria doped cubic zirconia at 1.06 μm using external self-focusing. The value of n2 was found to be independent of the yttria concentration. The measured value (6 × 10-13 esu) compares well with that calculated from the breakdown measurements [1].

Keywords:
external self-action, laser induced damage, nonlinear refractive index, psec pulses, yttria stabilized cubic zirconia, 1.06 μm

Paper ID: STP18728S
Committee/Subcommittee: F01.02
DOI: 10.1520/STP18728S
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