Non-linear opticaly active molecules, their synthesis, and use
AssigneeOptimer Photonics, Inc.
InventorsVincent D. McGinniss, Steven M. Risser, Elizabeth Drotleff, Edward Jiang, Kevin B. Spahr
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AssigneeOptimer Photonics, Inc.
InventorsVincent D. McGinniss, Steven M. Risser, Elizabeth Drotleff, Edward Jiang, Kevin B. Spahr
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In one aspect, the present invention provides a hyperpolarizable organic chromophore. The chromophore is a nonlinear optically active compound that includes a π-donor conjugated to a π-acceptor through a π-electron conjugated bridge. In other aspects of the invention, donor structures and acceptor structures are provided. In another aspect of the invention, a chromophore-containing polymer is provided. In one embodiment, the chromophore is physically incorporated into the polymer to provide a composite. In another embodiment, the chromophore is covalently bonded to the polymer, either as a side chain polymer or through crosslinking into the polymer. In other aspects, the present invention also provides a method for making the chromophore, a method for making the chromophore-containing polymer, and methods for using the chromophore and chromophore-containing polymer.
A compound represented of one or more of the following general structures:
A compound represented of one or more of the following general structures:
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