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Optics Letters

Phase conjugation of KrF laser radiation

R. G., M. C. Gower

Published Nov 1, 1981• 27 citations
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Abstract

Phase conjugation of radiation from a KrF laser (249 nm) is reported using degenerate four-wave mixing in CS(2) and in a variety of saturable absorbers. Dependence on input intensity and medium concentration is investigated. Reflectivities greater, similar2.5% have been measured. A thermal phase grating seems to be the mechanism involved.

DOI
10.1364/ol.6.000557

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