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The Design and Synthesis of New Organic Molecules with Large Two-Photon Absorption Cross-Sections for Optical Limiting Applications

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  03 September 2012

B. A. Reinhardt
Affiliation:
Polymer Branch, WL/MLBP Materials Directorate, U.S. Air Force Wright Laboratory, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7750
L. L. Brott
Affiliation:
Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45221-0012
S. J. Clarson
Affiliation:
Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45221-0012
R. Kannan
Affiliation:
Universal Technology Corporation, Dayton, OH 45431-1600
A. G. Dillard
Affiliation:
University of Dayton Research Institute, Dayton, OH 45469-1639
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Abstract

The molecular structure / nonlinear optical (NLO) property relationship is explored with seven recently synthesized chromophores. Two symmetrical compounds were made using electron withdrawing groups separated by an electron rich core while five asymmetrical molecules were developed using electron donating and withdrawing groups coupled by a it electron bridging group. Pendant chains were added to some of the chromophores to improve processibility. Their syntheses are described and their optical limiting properties discussed.

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Research Article
Copyright
Copyright © Materials Research Society 1997

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