title: Nonlinear-optical Christiansen filter as an optical power limiter.
abstract: We have constructed an optical power limiter based on nonlinear induced scattering in a cell containing crushed glass and a mixture of acetone and carbon disulfide. For 30-ps-long laser pulses the transmitted energy saturates at a value of 6 microJ. We also present the results of a theoretical modeling study that shows how the operating characteristics of such a device can be optimized.
authors.forename: G L
authors.initials: GL
authors.lastname: Fischer
authors.forename: R W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Boyd
authors.forename: T R
authors.initials: TR
authors.lastname: Moore
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Sipe