In-plane poling of doped-polymer films: creation of two asymmetric directions for second-order optical nonlinearity

Garry Berkovic*, Shlomo Yitzchaik, Valeri Krongauz

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Abstract

We report second harmonic generation studies of an amorphous polymer (polymethylmethacrylate) containing hyperpolarizable dye species poled in an in-plane geometry where the electrodes are thinner than the polymer film. It is found that polymers poled in this geometry exhibit optical nonlinearity both parallel and perpendicular to the direction of the poling field. It is determined that charge injection into the film is responsible for the nonlinearity in the perpendicular direction. This nonlinearity is much stronger than that predicted solely on the basis of dipole moment - poling field interactions.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
PublisherPubl by Int Soc for Optical Engineering
Pages238-242
Number of pages5
ISBN (Print)0819406880, 9780819406880
DOIs
StatePublished - 1991
Externally publishedYes
EventNonlinear Optical Properties of Organic Materials IV - San Diego, CA, USA
Duration: 24 Jul 199126 Jul 1991

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume1560
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Conference

ConferenceNonlinear Optical Properties of Organic Materials IV
CitySan Diego, CA, USA
Period24/07/9126/07/91

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