ISSN:
0021-8995
Keywords:
Chemistry
;
Polymer and Materials Science
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
,
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
,
Physics
Notes:
Development of advanced photonic devices requires extensive integration of several technologies. Electrooptical devices must simultaneously satisfy several materials properties including: high nonlinear optical activity, thermal stability, mechanical strength, and optical transparency. In addition, the device materials must be amenable to fabrication, and must be compatible in a multi-layered configuration. We have recently developed polymers which meet these complex requirements. Indeed, electrooptical devices have been demonstrated using these polymers. This paper is a comprehensive review of the development of such devices, from design of the molecular architecture to waveguide design and fabrication. The critical issues in each aspect of device development are discussed. © 1994 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Additional Material:
12 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/app.1994.070530516
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