ISSN:
1572-817X
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Electrical Engineering, Measurement and Control Technology
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Physics
Notes:
Abstract The spontaneous and electric field induced phase retardations have been measured as a function of temperature in a KDP crystal using an accurate method. The plots of these retardations versus temperature reveal unexpected undulations. We consider the various contributions which could be involved in these dependences, such as the thermo-optic effect, crystal dilatation and temperature dependence of the electro-optic coefficient. By means of calculations, the undulations are shown to be caused by an interference phenomenon related to light reflections on the surface of the crystal.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1018547331718
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