Title :
Three-dimensional mapping of transparent objects using Kerr nonlinearity measurement
Author :
Goy, Alexandre S. ; Psaltis, Demetri
Abstract :
We report a technique to produce three-dimensional maps of transparent objects using the Kerr coefficient as a contrast agent. The method is based on the spatial modifications of a probe pattern focused into the medium.
Keywords :
optical Kerr effect; optical variables measurement; self-induced transparency; Kerr coefficient; Kerr nonlinearity measurement; contrast agent; probe pattern; spatial modifications; three-dimensional mapping; transparent objects; Correlation; Glass; Imaging; Laser beams; Measurement by laser beam; Nonlinear optics; Probes;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), 2012 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-1839-6
