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Hyperpolarizable compounds and devices fabricated therefrom

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OSTI ID:871723

Substituted compounds having relatively large molecular first order hyperpolarizabilities are provided, along with devices and materials containing them. In general, the compounds bear electron-donating and electron-withdrawing chemical substituents on a polyheterocyclic core.

Research Organization:
University of Pennsylvania
DOE Contract Number:
FG02-94ER14494
Assignee:
Trustees of University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA)
Patent Number(s):
US 5783306
OSTI ID:
871723
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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