Ultrafast dynamics in complex fluids observed through the ultrafast optically-heterodyne-detected optical-Kerr-effect (OHD-OKE).
The ultrafast molecular dynamics of complex fluids have been recorded using the optically-heterodyne-detected optical-Kerr-effect (OHD-OKE). The OHD-OKE method is reviewed and some recent refinements to the method are described. Applications to a range of complex fluids, including microemulsions, polymer melts and solutions, liquid crystal and ionic liquids are surveyed. The level of detail attainable with the OHD-OKE method in these complex fluids is discussed. The prospects for future experiments are discussed.
Hunt
Neil T
NT
School of Chemical Sciences and Pharmacy, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK NR4 7TJ.
Jaye
Andrew A
AA
Meech
Stephen R
SR
D004655:Emulsions / Q000737:chemistry*; D052578:Ionic Liquids / Q000737:chemistry*; D007834:Lasers; D050866:Liquid Crystals / Q000737:chemistry*; D011108:Polymers / Q000737:chemistry*; D013057:Spectrum Analysis / Q000379:methods*; D013997:Time Factors
D004655:Emulsions; D052578:Ionic Liquids; D011108:Polymers