DocumentCode
2251263
Title
What is a filament and why is it so interesting?
Author
Chin, S.L.
Author_Institution
Dept. of Phys., Laval Univ., Quebec City, QC
fYear
2008
fDate
4-9 May 2008
Firstpage
1
Lastpage
2
Abstract
The full evolution of a filament is explored experimentally and numerically and a standardized definition is proposed. This is followed by discussing challenges in filamentation nonlinear optics and remote sensing of chem-bio agents.
Keywords
biological techniques; chemical sensors; optical Kerr effect; plasma production by laser; remote sensing; Kerr self-focusing; chembio agents; filamentation; nonlinear optics; remote sensing; self-induced plasma; Laser theory; Nonlinear optics; Optical filters; Optical propagation; Optical pulse generation; Optical pulses; Optical sensors; Physics; Remote sensing; Ultrafast optics; (280.0280) Remote sensing and sensors; (320.7110) Ultrafast nonlinear optics;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
iet
Conference_Titel
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2008 and 2008 Conference on Quantum Electronics and Laser Science. CLEO/QELS 2008. Conference on
Conference_Location
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN
978-1-55752-859-9
Type
conf
Filename
4572095
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