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Nonlinear optical material and nonlinear optical device

US5011623A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 18, 1989
Grant dateApr 30, 1991
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Expiry dateJul 18, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09K19/3866
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A nonlinear optical material is provided by mixing a polymer liquid crystal having a chiral center and a nonlinear optical compound. The polymer liquid crystal may be a ferroelectric polymer liquid crystal. The nonlinear optical material is preferably in the form of a solid solution. A nonlinear optical device is formed by orienting the nonlinear optical material to provide an optical member.

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