2-PHOTON-INDUCED BIREFRINGENCE IN POLYSILANES

被引:24
作者
SCHELLENBERG, FM [1 ]
BYER, RL [1 ]
MILLER, RD [1 ]
机构
[1] IBM CORP,ALMADEN RES CTR,SAN JOSE,CA 95120
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10.1016/0009-2614(90)85039-F
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O64 [物理化学(理论化学)、化学物理学];
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070304 ; 081704 ;
摘要
Chain scission induced by two-photon exposure produces a permanent birefringence in polysilane polymer films, which can be used for the formation of birefringent optical elements. Spectroscopy of the effect for poly(di-n-hexylsilane) reveals an unexpected sharp resonance at 580 nm. A comparison of several polysilanes indicates the effect only occurs in polymers with symmetric or near symmetric sidegroups. Models to explain these observations are introduced and discussed. © 1990.
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