Abstract
Photonics has been labeled by many as the technology for the 21st century. Polymers have emerged as an important class of materials for applications in photonics. In this review, a brief background is presented on photonics and nonlinear optical processes, the latter providing many of the operational functions for the photonics technology. Nonlinear optical processes in polymeric materials are discussed along with the needed structural requirements. Technologically relevant issues and the current status of the field are summarized. This review finally concludes with a discussion of the potential areas of opportunities for polymer scientists and engineers.KeywordsNonlinear SusceptibilityOptical BISTABILITYPhotonic TechnologyDipolar RelaxationNonlinear Optical ResponseThese keywords were added by machine and not by the authors. This process is experimental and the keywords may be updated as the learning algorithm improves.
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