Synthesis and Characterization of Dipolar Organic Molecules for Nonlinear Optical Materials

Abstract

The object of this investigation is to design, synthesize, and characterize novel organic materials for efficient second-harmonic generation. Second-harmonic generation is a nonlinear optical phenomenon that can be observed for a variety of inorganic and organic materials, some of which have been incorporated into electrical devices to perform various operations. While most devices at the present time utilize inorganic compounds, the search for highly efficient and easily processable materials has led to the investigation of various classes of organic compounds. In this project, the synthesis of three general classes of molecules was attempted: (a) amphiphilix azo dyes, (b) polymeric p-(dialkyamino)arylamines, and (c)poly(pyridinevinylene). These molecules appear to possess the electronic and structural properties necessary for efficient second-harmonic generation. chemistry, organic, nonlinear optics.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 08, 1992
Accession Number
ADA257111

Entities

People

  • Dennis J. Rivet

Organizations

  • United States Naval Academy

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Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biomedical And Dental Materials
  • Block Copolymers
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Data Storage Systems
  • Electromagnetic Fields
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Science
  • Nonlinear Optics
  • Optical Materials
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Organic Materials
  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Polymeric Films
  • United States Naval Academy

Fields of Study

  • Chemistry

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  • Microelectronics