Nonlinear Optical Effects in Organic Polymers

. Ed(s): Messier, I.J.; Prasad, Phoolan; Ulrich, D. (Air Force Office of Scientific Research, Washington D.C., USA); Kajzar, F.

ISBN 10: 0792301323 / ISBN 13: 9780792301325

Published by Kluwer Academic Publishers, 1989

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Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop, Sophia-Antipolis-Nice, France, May 19-20, 1988 Editor(s): Messier, I.J.; Prasad, Phoolan; Ulrich, D. (Air Force Office of Scientific Research, Washington D.C., USA); Kajzar, F. Series: NATO Science Series E:. Num Pages: 410 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 758. . 1989. Hardback. . . . .

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Nonlinear Optical Effects in Organic Polymers
• Publisher: Kluwer Academic Publishers
• Publication Date: 1989
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0792301323
• ISBN 13: 9780792301325
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Photonics, the counterpart of electronics, involves the usage of Photons instead of electrons to process information and perform various switching operations. Photonics is projected to be the technology of the future because of the gain in speed, processing and interconnectivity of network. Nonlinear optical processes will play the key role in photonics Where they can be used for frequency conversion, optical switching and modulation. Organic molecules and polymers have emerged as a new class of highly promising nonlinear optical materials Which has captured the attention of scientists world wide. The organic systems offer the advantage of large nonresonant nonlinearities derived from the 1T electrons contribution, femtosecond response time and the flexibility to modify their molecular structures. In addition, organic polymers can easily be fabricated in various device structures compatible with the fiber-optics communication system. The area of nonlinear optics of organic molecules and polymers offers exciting opportunities for both fundamental research and technologic development. It is truly an interdisciplinary area. This proceeding is the outcome of the first NATO Advanced Research WOrkshop in this highly important area. The objective of the workshop was to provide a forum for scientists of varying background from both universities and industries to come together and interface their expertize. The scope of the workshop was multidisciplinary with active participations from Chemists, physicists, engineers and materials scientists from many countries.