Ionic Self-Assembled Monolayer (ISAM) Nonlinear Optical Thin Films and Devices
Abstract
During the performance of this STTR Phase I program, F&S along with our development partners at Virginia Tech, have successfully demonstrated the formation of noncentro-symmetric thin films using the ISAM process. These films exhibit significant second-order nonlinear optical properties. Further, we have demonstrated a fabrication process capable of creating thousands of bilayers of such films, which demonstrates the feasibility of full-scale commercial manufacturing. The resulting films exhibit significant robustness, particularly during temperature cycling, and do not have to be poled to achieve their nonlinear properties. Finally, we have shown increased performance of the ISAM films through the synthesis of a number of new polydye materials. These Phase I program results lay the foundation for an expanded product development program based on this technology.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 12, 1998
- Accession Number
- ADA345555
Entities
People
- Michael B Miller