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Organic optical elements and nonlinear optical devices

US5145610A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 27, 1989
Grant dateSep 8, 1992
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Expiry dateNov 27, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C2603/18
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Optical elements comprising noncentrosymmetric crystalline organic compounds are provided, that are capable of second harmonic generation. The invention further provides for nonlinear optical devices and modulators incorporating the optical elements.

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