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Thin film optical medium of a multiple amphiphilic bilayer composite

US5246748A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 23, 1991
Grant dateSep 21, 1993
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Expiry dateDec 23, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S428/913
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention provides novel self-assembled multilayer organic thin films including an azo-benzene chromophore which initially appear substantially amorphous when viewed perpendicular to the film surface, but are subsequently treated with a laser in selected areas so that such portions exhibit photo-induced birefringence.

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