Influence of structure on the optical limiting properties of nanotubes
  We investigate the role of carbon nanotubes structure on their optical limiting properties. Samples of different and well-characterized structural features are studied by optical limiting and pump-probe experiments. The influence of the diameter's size on the nano-object is demonstrated. Indeed, both nucleation and growth of gas bubbles are expected to be sensitive to diameter. 
Nicolas Izard (GDPC, CTA), Pierre Billaud (CTA), Didier Riehl (CTA),   Eric Anglaret (GDPC)