Second-Order Nonlinear Optical Active Calix[4]arene Polyimides Suitable for Frequency Doubling in the UV Region
Author(s) -
Paul J. A. Kenis,
O.F.J. Noordman,
N.F. van Hulst,
Johan F. J. Engbersen,
David N. Reinhoudt,
Benno H. M. Hams,
C. P. J. M. van der Vorst
Publication year - 1997
Publication title -
chemistry of materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.741
H-Index - 375
eISSN - 1520-5002
pISSN - 0897-4756
DOI - 10.1021/cm960420g
Subject(s) - poling , second harmonic generation , materials science , electric field , nonlinear optical , polymer , nonlinear optics , polymer chemistry , coating , optoelectronics , chemical engineering , nonlinear system , optics , nanotechnology , composite material , ferroelectricity , physics , laser , engineering , quantum mechanics , dielectric
A new type of soluble calix[4]arene-based polyimides was prepared by reaction of bis(3-aminopropyl) dipropyl functionalized tetranitrocalix[4]arenes with hexafluoroisopropylidene diphthalic anhydride. Spin-coating of these polymers and subsequent electric field poling results in films that are highly transparent above 410 nm and exhibit high and thermally stable second harmonic generation coefficients. These properties make these materials very suitable Ear frequency-doubling applications in the UV region (820-410 nm)
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