Title :
Optically induced lattice dynamics probed with ultrafast X-ray diffraction
Author :
Lee, H.J. ; Workman, J.B. ; Averitt, R.D. ; Taylor, A.J. ; Roberts, J.P. ; McCulloch, Q. ; Hof, D.E. ; Funk, D.J. ; Wark, J.S. ; Hur, N. ; Cheong, S.-W.
Author_Institution :
Los Alamos Nat. Lab., NM, USA
Abstract :
We have studied the picosecond-dynamics of optically pumped hexagonal LuMnO3 using ultrafast X-ray diffraction. Experimental data are compared with a simulation based on dynamical diffraction theory modified to account for the hexagonal structure of LuMnO3.
Keywords :
X-ray diffraction; X-ray optics; ferroelectric materials; ferromagnetic materials; high-speed optical techniques; laser beam effects; lattice dynamics; lutetium compounds; manganese compounds; optical pumping; LuMnO3; dynamical diffraction theory; optically induced lattice dynamics; optically pumped hexagonal LuMnO3 structure; picosecond-dynamics; ultrafast X-ray diffraction; Ferroelectric materials; Lattices; Optical diffraction; Optical pumping; Optical sensors; Phonons; Pump lasers; Ultrafast optics; X-ray diffraction; X-ray lasers;
Conference_Titel :
Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, 2005. QELS '05
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-796-2
DOI :
10.1109/QELS.2005.1548925
