Optical limiting and third-order nonlinear optical properties of thiazole-based chalcone derivative: Insights from experimental and theoretical approaches

Key Points

• Optical limiting properties show promising nonlinear behavior, indicating potential uses in advanced optical applications.
• The observed third-order nonlinear optical effects underscore the effectiveness of thiazole-based chalcone derivatives.
• Analysis method involved both experimental measurements and theoretical evaluations of their optical properties.
• Insights from this work may enable the development of innovative materials for photonic technologies.