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Measurement of third-order nonlinear susceptibilities by non-phase matched third-harmonic generation

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The third-order susceptibilities χ (3) xxxx (−ω3;ω1,ω1,ω1) of some liquids, solids and air are determined by third-harmonic generation. The samples are placed behind the focal region of a laser beam in an evacuated environment to avoid third-harmonic generation of the surroundings. For fluid media the sample cell is made out of two thin fused quartz plates and oriented to an angle of zero net third-harmonic production in each window (minimum Maker fringe position).

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Thalhammer, M., Penzkofer, A. Measurement of third-order nonlinear susceptibilities by non-phase matched third-harmonic generation. Appl. Phys. B 32, 137–143 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00688819

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