Abstract

AbstractTime resolved impulsive stimulated Raman scattering (ISRS) is used to characterize the lowest frequency A1 phonon-polariton mode in lithium tantalate. The anomalously high and wavevector-dependent damping rates observed are explained in terms of coupling of the polariton to a weakly Raman-active relaxational mode and to two heavily damped vibrational modes. The dynamics of the relaxational mode are explored further through temperature dependent ISRS studies. Femtosecond optical pulse shaping is used for multiple pulse ISRS at temperatures lower than 120K where single pulse excitation led to photorefractive damage.

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