LINEAR AND NONLINEAR OPTICAL-PROPERTIES OF SEMICONDUCTOR PARTICLES

The field of nonlinear optics is briefly introduced, followed by a review of quantum size effects in small semiconductor particles, with special reference to the linear and nonlinear optical properties. Experimental methods, especially the “laser induced grating” technique are described. Semiconductor (CdSxSe1- x) doped glasses are examined, both the commercially available filters and a specially made experimental CdSe doped glass. Both linear and nonlinear optical properties are discussed. Colloidal and polymers systems are also briefly discussed. © 1990, Taylor & Francis Group, LLC. All rights reserved.