Abstract
The manipulation of light by electrical or alloptical methods and the generation of new frequencies by optical mixing are amongst the most exciting applications of nonlinear optics. Inorganic materials have so far dominated this area but organic materials offer some unique advantages, since they possess large nonlinear optical susceptibilities, and their molecular and structural properties can be tailored by chemical synthesis for particular applications. In addition, suitable mechanical and thermal properties are prerequisites for a useful device material. Another important consideration, is the long term chemical and thermal stability of material when subjected to the high light intensities encountered in devices. A low optical damage threshold in intense laser beams may limit the performance of devices fabricated from such materials.
© 1996 Optical Society of America
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