Third-order hyperpolarizability γ in nonlinear optics

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The discussion focuses on the relationship between third-order hyperpolarizability "γ" and third-order nonlinear susceptibility "X(3)" in nonlinear optics, specifically through the lens of third-harmonic generation (THG) experiments and stimulated Raman scattering. It is established that "γ" can be measured via THG, and this value can be utilized to calculate "X(3)", which is a complex number. The gain coefficient "g" in stimulated Raman scattering is directly proportional to the imaginary part of "X(3)". The discussion raises critical questions about the potential equivalence of "X(3)" values derived from THG and stimulated Raman scattering when both are near resonance absorption bands.

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third-order hyperpolarizability "γ" in nonlinear optics

In nonlinear optics third-order hyperpolarizability of molecules "γ" is often measured by THG(third-harmonic generation) experiments.
So third-order nonlinear susceptibility "X(3)" could be calculated from formula using the value of "γ".
Note that third-order nonlinear susceptibility "X(3)" is the complex number.
However in stimulated raman scattering experiments, the gain coefficient "g" is proportion of the imaginary part of X(3).
My question is :
If third-order hyperpolarizability of molecules "γ" is obtained by THG method, can this value("γ" ) be used to calculate the gain coefficient "g" from stimulated raman scattering formula?
or
Is third-order nonlinear susceptibility "X(3)" calculated using the value of third-order hyperpolarizability "γ" by THG method the same with the one used in stimulated raman gain coefficient formula?
 
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if the THG signal is close to the resonance absorption-band of some material , the third-order nonlinear susceptibility "X(3)" will become enhanced.

Then for the same material , in stimulated Raman experiments, if the laser frequency is also close to its resonance absorption-band (stimulated resonance Raman scattering), can the third-order nonlinear susceptibility "X(3)" of this material be enhanced?

For cases mentioned above , May third-order nonlinear susceptibilities "X(3)" from the two experiments be the same?or be approximate?
 
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