Abstract
The use of phase-locked pulses in various spectroscopic techniques related to the third-order polarization P(3) is analyzed. Using correlation function expressions for the nonlinear response function, we clarify the interrelationship among several photon echo, pump-probe, and spontaneous light emission techniques, without alluding to any specific model for the material system. By combining phase-locked pulses and heterodyne detection it becomes possible to probe separately the real and imaginary parts of the nonlinear response function. Combining two phase-locked pulse excitation with time-resolved detection of the spontaneous light emission allows direct separation of the Raman and fluorescence contributions.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 5618-5629 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | The Journal of chemical physics |
Volume | 96 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1992 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physics and Astronomy(all)
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry