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1,4-bis(4-arylbutadienyl) benzenes exhibiting nonlinear optical response
Assignee: Hoechst Celanese Chemical Co
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Filing: 1991-03-25
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Granted: 1992-03-31
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Expires: 2011-03-25
Abstract
Abstract In one embodiment this invention provides novel organic compounds and polymers characterized by a 1,4-bis(4-arylbutadienyl)benzene structure which exhibits third order nonlinear optical response. Illustrative of an invention compound is 1,4-bis[4-(4-N,N-dimethylaminophenyl)butadienyl]2,5-dinitrobenzene: ##STR1##
Inventors
- 👤 Diane E. Allen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 03:17
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02F; G02F1/00; G02F1/35; G02F1/355; G02F1/361; G02F1/3615; G02F1/3617; C; C08; C08F; C08F120/00; C08F120/02; C08F120/10; C08F120/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
A polymer which is charcterized by recurring monomeric units corresponding to the formula: ##STR11## where n is an integer with a value of 1-12; R or R 1 is hydrogen or a C 1 -C 4 alkyl substituent, and R and R 1 taken together with the connecting nitrogen atom is a cyclic substituent selected from the group consisting of pyroldyl, piperidyl, piperazyl and tetrahydroquindine; Z is --NO 2 , --CN or --CF 3 ; and Z 1 is --H, --NO 2 , --CN or --CF 3 .
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
88 words
A polymer which is charcterized by recurring monomeric units corresponding to the formula: ##STR11## where n is an integer with a value of 1-12; R or R 1 is hydrogen or a C 1 -C 4 alkyl substituent, and R and R 1 taken together with the connecting nitrogen atom is a cyclic substituent selected from the group consisting of pyroldyl, piperidyl, piperazyl and tetrahydroquindine; Z is --NO 2 , --CN or --CF 3 ; and Z 1 is --H, --NO 2 , --CN or --CF 3 .
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A polymer in accordance with claim 1 which has a weight average molecular weight in the range between about 5000-200,000.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A polymer in accordance with claim 1 which has a glass transition temperature in the range between about 40°-150° C.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
58 words
A polymer which is characterized by recurring monomeric units corresponding to the formula: ##STR12## where n is an integer with a value of 1-12; R is hydrogen or a C 1 -C 4 alkyl substituent; Z is --NO 2 , --CN or CF 3 ; and Z 1 is --H, --NO 2 , --CN or --CF 3 .
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
58 words
A polymer which is characterized by recurring monomeric units corresponding to the formula: ##STR12## where n is an integer with a value of 1-12; R is hydrogen or a C 1 -C 4 alkyl substituent; Z is --NO 2 , --CN or CF 3 ; and Z 1 is --H, --NO 2 , --CN or --CF 3 .
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
98 words
A nonlinear optical medium consisting of a transparent film of a polymer which is characterized by recurring monomeric units corresponding to the formula: ##STR13## where n is an integer with a value of 1-12; R or R 1 is hydrogen or a C 1 -C 4 alkyl substituent, and R and R 1 taken together with the connecting nitrogen atom is a cyclic substituent selected from the group consisting of pyrolidyl, piperidyl, piperazyl and tetrahydroquiandine; Z is --NO 2 , --CN or --CF 3 ; and Z 1 is --H, --NO 2 , --CN or --CF 3 .
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
98 words
A nonlinear optical medium consisting of a transparent film of a polymer which is characterized by recurring monomeric units corresponding to the formula: ##STR13## where n is an integer with a value of 1-12; R or R 1 is hydrogen or a C 1 -C 4 alkyl substituent, and R and R 1 taken together with the connecting nitrogen atom is a cyclic substituent selected from the group consisting of pyrolidyl, piperidyl, piperazyl and tetrahydroquiandine; Z is --NO 2 , --CN or --CF 3 ; and Z 1 is --H, --NO 2 , --CN or --CF 3 .
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
A nonlinear optical medium in accordance with claim 5 wherein the film exhibits third order nonlinear optical susceptibility χ.sup.(3).
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
68 words
A nonlinear optical medium consisting of a transparent film of a polymer which is characterized b recurring monomeric units corresponding to the formula: ##STR14## where n is an integer with a value of 1-12; R is hydrogen or a C 1 -C 4 alkyl substituent; Z is --NO 2 , --CN or CF 3 ; and Z 1 is --H, --NO 2 , --CN or --CF 3 .
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
68 words
A nonlinear optical medium consisting of a transparent film of a polymer which is characterized b recurring monomeric units corresponding to the formula: ##STR14## where n is an integer with a value of 1-12; R is hydrogen or a C 1 -C 4 alkyl substituent; Z is --NO 2 , --CN or CF 3 ; and Z 1 is --H, --NO 2 , --CN or --CF 3 .
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
19 words
A nonlinear optical medium in accordance with claim 7 wherein the film exhibits third order nonlinear optical susceptibility χ.sup.(3).
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
100 words
In an optical light switch or light modulator device the improvement which comprises a nonlinear optical component comprising a transparent solid medium of a polymer which is characterized by recurring monomeric units corresponding to the formula: ##STR15## where n is an integer with a value of 1-12; R or R 1 is hydrogen or a C 1 -C 4 alkyl substituent, and R and R 1 taken together with the connecting nitrogen atom is a cyclic substituent; Z is --NO 2 , --CN or --CF 3 ; and Z 1 is --H, --NO 2 , --CN or --CF 3 .
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
100 words
In an optical light switch or light modulator device the improvement which comprises a nonlinear optical component comprising a transparent solid medium of a polymer which is characterized by recurring monomeric units corresponding to the formula: ##STR15## where n is an integer with a value of 1-12; R or R 1 is hydrogen or a C 1 -C 4 alkyl substituent, and R and R 1 taken together with the connecting nitrogen atom is a cyclic substituent; Z is --NO 2 , --CN or --CF 3 ; and Z 1 is --H, --NO 2 , --CN or --CF 3 .
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
81 words
In an optical light switch or light modulator device the improvement which comprises a nonlinear optical component comprising a transparent solid medium of a polymer which is characterized by recurring monomeric units corresponding to the formula: ##STR16## where n is an integer with a value of 1-12; R is hydrogen or a C 1 -C 4 alkyl substituent; Z is --NO 2 , --CN or CF 3 ; and Z 1 is --H, --NO 2 , --CN or --CF 3 .
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
81 words
In an optical light switch or light modulator device the improvement which comprises a nonlinear optical component comprising a transparent solid medium of a polymer which is characterized by recurring monomeric units corresponding to the formula: ##STR16## where n is an integer with a value of 1-12; R is hydrogen or a C 1 -C 4 alkyl substituent; Z is --NO 2 , --CN or CF 3 ; and Z 1 is --H, --NO 2 , --CN or --CF 3 .
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