Investigating the pH dependence of thermal signatures in monohydric and polyhydric alcohols using time-resolved thermal lens spectroscopy

In this study, we comprehensively investigate Thermal lens (TL) spectroscopy, known for its ultra-sensitivity in probing molecular properties through nonlinear heating responses to femtosecond lasers. Using time-resolved TL spectroscopy and numerical simulations, we focus on the influence of convection on heat generation and the resulting phase shift in the probe beam. We examined single-beam, dual-beam same wavelength, and dual-beam different wavelength scenarios, systematically investigating power dependence, pump beam spot size, and sample length limitations. Our findings reveal a direct relationship between the TL effect and pump power, resulting in decreased probe beam transmittance with increasing convection. Additionally, the thermal lens strength grows within the Rayleigh regime as the sample length increases. Utilizing the same wavelength for the probe beam enhances the thermal lens effect in dual-beam setups. Notably, tight focusing of the pump beam substantially reduces the lag between convection and conduction. Our empirical results closely match the experimental data, providing a thorough explanation of the TL process and its underlying principles. These insights can be applied to design and optimize TL-based optical devices and systems for higher sensitivity, highlighting the potential of TL spectroscopy in advanced molecular property probing.

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Investigating the pH dependence of thermal signatures in monohydric and polyhydric alcohols using time-resolved thermal lens spectroscopy

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Unravelling molecular interactions in various alcohol-water binary mixtures using femtosecond laser-induced thermal lens spectroscopy

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