Abstract
Nonlinear properties of GeSe 2 -As 2 Se 3 -PbSe are studied using z-scan measurements from 2.5μm-5.5μm. The largest nonlinear refractive index is observed at 2.8μm, corresponding to the two-photon edge. A sub-peak at 4.6μm arises from mid-gap defect states. © 2019 The Author(s)