Nonlinear optical thin film
US5401569A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 23, 1993 |
| Grant date | Mar 28, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 23, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/31678
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A novel nonlinear optical thin film having a high .chi..sup.(3) value is provided wherein metal fine particles are uniformly dispersed in a ferroelectric or highly dielectric matrix and heat treated whereby the metal fine particles and matrix are improved in crystallinity. The excitation wavelength can be substantially changed by a choice of the heat treating conditions. The crystallinity of the metal fine particles and matrix and .chi..sup.(3) value are improved by selecting a substrate used or changing the heat treating procedure and heat treating conditions. By forming a portion having a lower content of metal fine particles in a surface portion on an upper and/or lower side of the matrix, the excitation wavelength can be substantially changed and precisely adjusted.
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