Abstract
By switching between linear and circular polarization in the irradiation of supersaturated solutions of the amino acid glycine in water with intense nanosecond pulses of near-infrared laser light, we have obtained the [Formula presented] and [Formula presented] phases, respectively, through nonphotochemical light-induced nucleation (NPLIN). This is the first report of light polarization controlling crystal structure. The intensity dependence of NPLIN in aqueous urea is also reported.
Original language | English (US) |
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Journal | Physical Review Letters |
Volume | 89 |
Issue number | 17 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2002 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Physics and Astronomy