The review gives a brief survey of NLO polymeric materials based on azobenzene units and
of high thermal and temporal stability. It starts with a brief introduction which comprises …

Starting about a decade ago, researchers began to explore the use of LC networks as a
means of coupling mechanical forces to the mesomorphic character of networks. In so doing …

INTRODUCTION TO NONLINEAR OPTICAL EFFECTS IN MOLECULES AND POLYMERS Page
1 INTRODUCTION TO NONLINEAR OPTICAL EFFECTS IN MOLECULES AND POLYMERS …

Examining classic theories, experimental methods, and practical formulas for exploration of
the core topics in nonlinear optics, the second edition of this acclaimed text was extensively …

The current state of materials development in nonlinear optics is summarized, and the
promise of these materials is critically evaluated. Properties and important materials …

The field of nonlinear optics emerged three decades ago with the development of the first
operating laser and the demonstration of frequency doubling phenomena. These milestone …

Organic Nonlinear Optical Materials provides an extensive description of the preparation
and characterization of organic materials for applications in nonlinear and electro-optics …

The photochemical and thermal cis-to-trans isomerization of aromatic azo groups covalently
bonded within polymers and its practical consequences as well as some other recent …

The photorefractive (PR) effect is defined as spatial modulation of the index of refraction due
to charge redistribution in an optically nonlinear material. The effect arises when …

We present a new formulation of Maker fringes in parallel-surface films, using self-consistent
boundary conditions for reflections and allowing for any degree of refractive-index …