Abstract

We present a theoretical investigation of the π-electron contribution to linear and non-linear polarizabilities of conjugated chains. Using simple models the respective influence of chain length and bond alternation on optical non-linearities are analyzed. The results are applied to symmetrical cyanines and polyenes.

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