title: Nanosecond-laser-induced optical wave mixing and ultrasonic wave generation in the nematic phase of liquid crystals.
abstract: We have quantitatively observed for the first reported time nanosecond-laser-induced optical wave mixing and ultrasonic wave generation in nematic liquid-crystal films. The effect may prove useful for microsecond wave-front conjugation with a moderate-power laser or gigahertz acousto-optic switching.
authors.forename: I C
authors.initials: IC
authors.lastname: Khoo
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Normandin