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This volume is a collection of many of recent developments in area of photorefractive effects and materials. The photorefractive effect is now firmly established as one of the highest sensitivity, nonlinear optical effects, making it attractive for many optical holographic processing applications. As with all technologies based on advanced materials, the rate of progress in the development of photorefractive applications has been principally limited by the rate at which breakthroughs in materials science have supplied better materials. This book has been written to be accessible to materials scientists who are not experts in photorefractive materials, while at the same time providing the most up-to-date information for specialists. Students should find in it a clear introduction and reference, and it is also designed as a resource for researchers interested in learning about the most advanced discoveries of photorefractive effects, and applications of knowledge in the laboratory. References to over 400 original papers represent the personal selection of the contributing authors, identifying sources of additional information which will help guide the reader.

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Author:   David D. Nolte
Publisher:   Springer
Imprint:   Springer
Edition:   1995 ed.
Volume:   v. 311
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.60cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   1.940kg
ISBN:  

9780792395607

ISBN 10:   0792395603
Pages:   489
Publication Date:   30 June 1995
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1 Photorefractive Transport and Multi-Wave Mixing.- 1. The Photorefractive Effect.- 2. Coherent Interference.- 3. Defect Photoionization and Carrier Trapping.- 4. One-Dimensional Transport Equations and Space-Charge Gratings.- 5. Electro-Optics.- 6. Wave Propagation in Periodic Dielectric Media.- 7. Photorefractive Two-Wave Mixing.- 8. Photorefractive Four-Wave Mixing.- References.- 2 The Photorefractive Effect in Ferroelectric Oxides.- 1. Introduction.- 2. BaTiO3.- 3. Cobalt and Rhodium Doping of BaTiO3.- 4. Defect Chemistry.- 5. Reduction of BaTiO3.- 6. Electron Paramagnetic Resonance in Transition-Metal-Doped BaTiO3.- 7. Spark Source Mass Spectroscopy.- 8. X-Ray Topography.- 9. Effective Electro-Optic Coefficients.- 10. Deep and Shallow Trap Photorefractive Model.- 11. Beam Coupling Measurement Technique.- 12. Characterization of BaTiO3:Co.- 13. Characterization of BaTiO3:Rh.- 14. Optimizing the Photorefractive Sensitivity.- 15. Conclusions.- References.- 3 Permanently Fixed Volume Phase Gratings in Ferroelectrics.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Material Properties of Common Ferroelectrics.- 3. Photoferroelectric Phenomena.- 4. Electro-Optic Effect.- 5. Ferroelectric Domain Structure.- 6. Phenomenology of Fixing.- 7. Thermally Assisted Ionic Drift.- 8. Fixing by Ferroelectric Polarization Reversal.- 9. Applications of Ferroelectric Domain Gratings.- 10. Conclusion.- References.- 4 Photorefractive Spatial Solitons.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Beam Propagation in Photorefractive Media.- 3. The Photorefractive Soliton Equation.- 4. Design Considerations.- 5. Experimental Observation of Bright Solitons.- 6. Planar Dark Solitons and Vortex Solitons.- 7. Stability of Photorefractive Solitons.- 8. Discussion.- References.- 5 Photorefractive Polymers.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Special Properties of Organic Photorefractive Polymers.- 3. Materials Classes.- 4. Theoretical Issues for Photorefractive Polymers.- 5. Applications for Photorefractive Polymers.- References.- 6 Near-Resonant Photorefractive Effects in Bulk Semiconductors.- 1. Introduction to Photorefractive Semiconductors.- 2. Beam Coupling Gain Enhancement Techniques.- 3. Photorefractive Response at High Modulation Depths.- 4. Semiconductors as Self-Pumped Phase Conjugate Mirrors.- 5. Summary.- References.- 7 Photorefractive Quantum Wells and Thin Films.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Diffraction from Thin Films.- 3. Semiconductor Quantum Wells and Thin Films.- 4. Exciton Electro-Optics.- 5. Defect Engineering and Semi-Insulating Material.- 6. Transverse-Field Geometry.- 7. Longitudinal-Field Transmission Geometry.- 8. Applications.- References.- 8 Photorefractive Fibers.- 1. Introduction.- 2. General Theory.- 3. Four-wave Mixing in Optical Fibers Using Multi-mode Pump Beams.- 4. Phase Conjugation with one External Pump Beam.- 5. Photorefractive Issues Specific to Fibers.- 6. Applications.- References.

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