New Polymers for Nonlinear Optics,

Abstract

Poled polymer films with nonlinear optical (NLO) chromophores doped or covalently attached to the polymer chain have been the subject of recent study. These materials have potential as electro-optic switching/modulator and second harmonic generator (SHG). Their usefulness is determined by their temporal stability and other physical and mechanical properties. For NLO processes, such as SHG, it is essential to achieve noncentrosymmetric molecular assemblies. In addition the material must provide ease of processability.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 22, 1992
Accession Number
ADP007552

Entities

People

  • Dechun Zou
  • Iwao Seo
  • Manabu Kishimoto

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Assembly
  • Chromophores
  • Films
  • Generators
  • Harmonic Generators
  • Materials
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Modulators
  • Nonlinear Optics
  • Optics
  • Polymeric Films
  • Polymers
  • Switching
  • United Kingdom
  • Wave Phenomena

Readers

  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Nanocomposite Materials Science
  • Systems Analysis and Design