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Ultrafast laser-induced structural changes in anisotropic solids

  • K. Sokolowski-Tinten
  • , V. V. Temnov
  • , P. Zhou
  • , D. von der Linde
  • , S. I. Ashitkov
  • , M. B. Agranat
  • , V. E. Fortov
  • University of Duisburg-Essen
  • Joint Institute for High Temperatures of the Russian Academy of Sciences

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Abstract

Time-resolved polarization microscopy was used to study laser-induced structural changes in anisotropic materials. For graphite the transition from an optically anisotropic to an isotropic state, indicating the loss of crystalline order, occurs on a subpicosecond time scale.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationInternational Conference on Ultrafast Phenomena, UP 2002
PublisherOptica Publishing Group (formerly OSA)
Pages232-233
Number of pages2
ISBN (Electronic)1557527032
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2002
Externally publishedYes
EventInternational Conference on Ultrafast Phenomena, UP 2002 - Vancouver, Canada
Duration: 12 May 2002 → …

Publication series

NameOptics InfoBase Conference Papers
ISSN (Electronic)2162-2701

Conference

ConferenceInternational Conference on Ultrafast Phenomena, UP 2002
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityVancouver
Period12/05/02 → …

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