Abstract
The molecular orientation of a chromophore importantly affects the electro-optic characteristics of polymeric photorefractive composites. We designed methyl, ethyl, and isopropyl derivatives of 4-piperidinobenzylidene-malononitrile (PDCST) with the aim of enhancing molecular orientation properties, and investigated the effects of alkyl substitution on the electro-optic properties and response times of polymeric photorefractive composites. The three alkyl-substituted PDCSTs showed enhanced electro-optic responses and photorefractive grating buildup rates.
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