Solid‐State Reversible Quadratic Nonlinear Optical Molecular Switch with an Exceptionally Large Contrast

Zhihua Sun, Junhua Luo, Shuquan Zhang, Chengmin Ji, Lei Zhou, Shenhui Li, Feng Deng, Maochun Hong

Advanced Materials · 2013 · 155 citations · 38 references

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Exceptional nonlinear optical (NLO) switching behavior, including an extremely large contrast (on/off) of ∼35 and high NLO coefficients, is displayed by a solid-state reversible quadratic NLO switch. The favorable results, induced by very fast molecular motion and anionic ordering, provides impetus for the design of a novel second-harmonic-generation switch involving molecular motion. As a service to our authors and readers, this journal provides supporting information supplied by the authors. Such materials are peer reviewed and may be re-organized for online delivery, but are not copy-edited or typeset. Technical support issues arising from supporting information (other than missing files) should be addressed to the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.

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