Achieving enhanced second-harmonic generation in ferroelectric nematics by doping D–π–A chromophores
Runli Xia, Xiuhu Zhao, Jinxing Li, Huanyu Lei, Yaohao Song, Weifeng Peng, Xinxin Zhang, Satoshi Aya, Mingjun Huang
Abstract
A fluidic ferroelectric nematic liquid crystal was deployed as a matrix to achieve spontaneous polarization of D–π–A chromophores and realize a dramatic increase in second-harmonic generation.
Topics & Concepts
FerroelectricityLiquid crystalMaterials scienceChromophoreSecond-harmonic generationPolarization (electrochemistry)DopingOptoelectronicsOpticsOrganic chemistryPhysicsPhysical chemistryLaserDielectricChemistryPhotorefractive and Nonlinear OpticsLiquid Crystal Research AdvancementsNonlinear Optical Materials Research