Experimental measurements of very fast transient voltages based on an electro-optic effect

► Application of the Kerr electro-optic effect in high-voltage engineering is considered. ► Physical basics of the Kerr electro-optic effect are presented. ► Measurements of electric fields accompanying fast transient voltages in liquid dielectrics are analyzed. ► Measurement methods based on the Kerr electro-optic effect are compared to other standard methods.