Nonlinear Optical Polymer Systems and Devices

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Abstract
Commercial and military interest in nonlinear optical (NLO) materials is being driven by the development of fiber optics, laser diodes, optical signal processing and optical computing. Active materials for optical modulation, routing and amplification are in high demand for optical communication and information processing technologies. Currently available materials, which include inorganic oxide crystals such as Lithium Niobate, LiNbO3, bulk semiconductors, multiple quantum wells, and photorefractive and liquid crystal materials, lack several of the critical requirements for the implementation of practical, working systems.