Polarization-multiplexed vibrational sum frequency generation for comprehensive simultaneous characterization of interfaces

Timothy C. Anglin, Aaron Massari

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Abstract

We describe a novel three-pulse experimental arrangement for the simultaneous generation and subsequent resolution of all four electric-dipole allowed vibrational sum frequency generation polarization combinations. For noncentrosymmetric and achiral systems, this represents full characterization of all symmetry-allowed elements of the second-order susceptibility, providing a comprehensive intensity level assessment of the system under study. By measuring all relevant signals simultaneously, this approach enables assessment of molecular orientation and structure in dynamic, temporally evolving systems that were previously inaccessible by means of sequentially scanned acquisition of the individual tensor elements.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1754-1756
Number of pages3
JournalOptics Letters
Volume37
Issue number10
DOIs
StatePublished - May 15 2012

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