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Unsymmetrically substituted fluorenes for non-linear optical applications

US5354511A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 27, 1992
Grant dateOct 11, 1994
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Expiry dateNov 27, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02F1/3617
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Compounds having non-linear optical activity of the general formula ##STR1## wherein D and A are electron donor and acceptor groups, respectively, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are aromatic bridging groups, X and Y are preferably groups capable of partaking in polymerization reactions are suitable for use in polymer-based light modulator devices.

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