Molecular Optics Nonlinear Optical Processes in Organic and Polymeric Crystals and Films
Abstract
Experimental and theoretical studies have firmly established that the largest second and third order microscopic nonlinear optical susceptibilities occur in organic and polymer systems. This major development has resulted in studies in optical bistability, phase conjugate wave generation, and neural networks. The physical microscopic origin and mechanism of second and third order nonlinear optical responses in conjugate polymers has been investigated. New theoretical concepts relating to the many-body nature of highly charge- correlated pi-electron states have been developed. The nonlinear optical responses of new pi-electron topological structures have been calculated, optical bistability in nonlinear optical conjugated polymers has been demonstrated.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA206372
Entities
People
- A. G. Garito
Organizations
- University of Pennsylvania