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Bridging molecular and bulk nonlinearities: Kerr effect phenomena in transparent ceramic systems / Andrzej KRUK, Mateusz Schabikowski // International Journal of Molecular Sciences [Dokument elektroniczny]. — Czasopismo elektroniczne ; ISSN 1422-0067 . — 2026 — vol. 27 iss. 3 art. no. 1352, s. 1–48. — Wymagania systemowe: Adobe Reader. — Bibliogr. s. 39–48, Abstr. — Publikacja dostępna online od: 2026-01-29
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- AGHKruk Andrzej
- Schabikowski Mateusz
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Dane bibliometryczne
| ID BaDAP | 165982 |
|---|---|
| Data dodania do BaDAP | 2026-03-04 |
| Tekst źródłowy | URL |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijms27031352 |
| Rok publikacji | 2026 |
| Typ publikacji | przegląd |
| Otwarty dostęp |  |
| Creative Commons | |
| Czasopismo/seria | International Journal of Molecular Sciences |
Abstract
Transparent ceramics offer a uniquely accessible platform for examining Kerr-type optical phenomena through the lens of molecular structure and local electronic interactions. This review highlights both the magneto-optical (MOKE) and electro-optic (EOKE) forms of the Kerr effect and relates them to the accompanying Faraday and Cotton–Mouton responses. We briefly outline material classes exhibiting Kerr activity—from classic spinels and garnets to perovskites and modern composite ceramics. Particular attention is given to the molecular and atomic mechanisms underlying Kerr behavior—crystal symmetry, site-specific ionic coordination, covalency, electronic-level splitting, carrier localization, vacancy chemistry, and the influence of dopants on polarizability and nonlinear susceptibility. We also summarize advances in experimental setups that have improved measurement precision and spectral range. Selected examples demonstrate how molecular-scale control over electronic structure enables diverse and tunable Kerr responses in different ceramics. We conclude by identifying key remaining challenges in materials design and measurement techniques, and by pointing to future directions driven by improved synthesis and molecular-level engineering.
