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Nonlinear Optical Absorption Properties of Sputtered WSe2 Thin-Films in the Near-Infrared Spectral Band


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1 School of Physical Sciences, National Institute of Science Education and Research, An OCC of Homi Bhabha National Institute, Jatni, Odisha - 752 050, India
 

We present a detailed investigation on the intensity dependent third-order nonlinear optical (NLO) properties of RF-sputtered WSe2 thin film using ultra short pulses. The investigation employed a single-beam Z-scan technique using near-infrared (NIR) ultra short pulses centered at 1030 nm for ascertaining the NLO response. The results reveal a reverse saturable absorption (RSA) signature, which is primarily due to the contribution from two-photon absorption (TPA). We explored the impact of high optical fluence on the TPA process and observed the weakening of the nonlinear optical absorption in WSe2 thin film, which essentially pointed towards a significant contribution of free-carriers as well as band-filling effect. This research elucidates the insight of photophysical properties of WSe2 thin films and shows the potential use as optical limiters.

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WSe2 Thin Films, Nonlinear Optical Process, Two-Photon Absorption, Free-Charge Carriers, Transition-Metal Dichalcogenides.
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Authors

Km. Surbhi
School of Physical Sciences, National Institute of Science Education and Research, An OCC of Homi Bhabha National Institute, Jatni, Odisha - 752 050, India
Ritwick Das
School of Physical Sciences, National Institute of Science Education and Research, An OCC of Homi Bhabha National Institute, Jatni, Odisha - 752 050, India

Abstract


We present a detailed investigation on the intensity dependent third-order nonlinear optical (NLO) properties of RF-sputtered WSe2 thin film using ultra short pulses. The investigation employed a single-beam Z-scan technique using near-infrared (NIR) ultra short pulses centered at 1030 nm for ascertaining the NLO response. The results reveal a reverse saturable absorption (RSA) signature, which is primarily due to the contribution from two-photon absorption (TPA). We explored the impact of high optical fluence on the TPA process and observed the weakening of the nonlinear optical absorption in WSe2 thin film, which essentially pointed towards a significant contribution of free-carriers as well as band-filling effect. This research elucidates the insight of photophysical properties of WSe2 thin films and shows the potential use as optical limiters.

Keywords


WSe2 Thin Films, Nonlinear Optical Process, Two-Photon Absorption, Free-Charge Carriers, Transition-Metal Dichalcogenides.

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