The Bombay Technologist

Nonlinear Optical Organic Colorants

Abhishek Kantak

Vinitkumar Singh

Keywords: Non Linear Optics (NLO), Organic Colorants, Non Linear Optical Properties, New Developments, Application.

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Abstract

Non linear optics (NLO) is a dynamic research held vigorously investigated by numerous chemists, physicists and electrical engineers. Non linear optical processes in pi-electron organic and polymeric systems have attracted considerable interest because their understanding has led not only to compelling technological promise but also to new phenomenon, new theoretical insights, and new materials and devices. In this article along with new developments in this field, organic colorants which can be used in non linear optics are studied in relation to their non linear optical properties and application in various fields.