Interest in nonlinear optics has grown continuously since these phenomena first emerged and the field now encompasses fundamental studies of the interaction of light with matter and the development of new materials and applications. The field is interdisciplinary and expertise is required in subjects such as physic, materials science, chemistry, mathematics and engineering. In addition, as further progress is made in this area, nonlinear optical organic materials will be the key to future photonic technologies. This review chapter provides an introduction to the basic concepts of nonlinear optics and related effects and also covers different strategies for the design of new organic materials for nonlinear optical applications, all from an organic chemist’s point of view.
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Ros, M.B. (2008). Organic Materials for Nonlinear Optics. In: Novoa, J.J., Braga, D., Addadi, L. (eds) Engineering of Crystalline Materials Properties. NATO Science for Peace and Security Series B: Physics and Biophysics. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-6823-2_18
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