Chromophores and Materials for Temporal and Frequency Agile Non-Linear Absorption
Abstract
This research program is focused on development of organometallic chromophore systems for application in temporal and frequency agile non-linear absorption materials. The program is based on prior investigations carried out in our labs in which a new class of organometallic materials have been developed that display non-linear absorption via a dual-mode mechanism involving two-photon absorption (2PA) and excited state absorption (ESA). The work has the broad objective of developing new organometallic chromophores and materials that display very effective non-linear response to laser pulses ranging from picoseconds to nanoseconds in the visible and near-infrared spectral regimes. The project is carried out primarily at the University of Florida, in close coordination with the Agile Limiting group at the Air Force Research Laboratory/Materials and Manufacturing Directorate (AFRL/MLPJ) in order to complement their ongoing efforts which are related development of materials for non-linear optical application. Materials developed in the proposed program that exhibit promising non-linear absorption properties will be transitioned to the AFRL/MLPJ group for more extensive testing in specific optical limiting formats.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 31, 2014
- Accession Number
- ADA603136
Entities
People
- Kirk Sullivan Schanze
Organizations
- University of Florida