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Polymer Hosts for Non-Linear Absorbing Materials

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 February 2011

Stephen P McGeoch ,
Alan Christie ,
Gurmit S Bahra  and
Kevin R Welford
Stephen P McGeoch
Affiliation:
Pilkington Optronics, Barr & Stroud Ltd, Glasgow G51 4BZ Scotland UK
Alan Christie
Affiliation:
Pilkington Optronics, Barr & Stroud Ltd, Glasgow G51 4BZ Scotland UK
Gurmit S Bahra
Affiliation:
Defence Research Agency Fort Halstead, Sevenoaks, Kent TN14 7BP England UK
Kevin R Welford
Affiliation:
Defence Research Agency Malvern, Gt Malvern, Worcs WR14 3PS England UK
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Abstract

There is a recognised requirement for solid-phase, non-linear absorbing devices. We present data for a range of non-linear absorbing dyes in polymer hosts. We identify polycarbonate as a useful host material. We recognise that progress will be required to increase the laser-induced damage threshold of the dyed polymers if practical devices are to be realised.

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Research Article
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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 374: Symposia ZB – Materials for Optical Limiting , 1994 , 381
Copyright
Copyright © Materials Research Society 1995

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