| 摘要 |
Polymer-based second harmonic generation materials are disclosed, including electric field poled, chromophore-functionalized polyphenylene ethers with second harmonic coefficients (d33) as high as 65x10-9 esu, Tg APPROX 173 DEG C., and with superior temporal stability of the poling-induced chromophore orientation. Procedures for simultaneously poling and diepoxide cross-linking chromophore-functionalized poly( rho -hydroxystyrene) are set forth, resulting in a significant improvement in the temporal stability of chromophore orientation. Chromophore immobilization is disclosed involving highly cross-linkable epoxy matrices. In a first procedure chromophore molecules are embedded in a matrix which can be simultaneously poled and thermally cured. In a second procedure, a functionalized high- beta chromophore is synthesized for use as an epoxy matrix component. |
