We demonstrate a simple method to detect small phase steps using propagation in Kerr media. In experiments, nonlinear diffraction in acetone produced high contrast signals for a pi/80 phase mask. (C) 2010 Optical Society of America
Title
Nonlinear phase contrast enhancement
Published in
2010 Conference On Lasers And Electro-Optics (Cleo) And Quantum Electronics And Laser Science Conference (Qels)
Pages
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Conference
Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO)/Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference (QELS), San Jose, CA, May 16-21, 2010
Date
2010
Publisher
Ieee Service Center, 445 Hoes Lane, Po Box 1331, Piscataway, Nj 08855-1331 Usa
ISBN
978-1-55752-890-2