Non-linear optical polymer

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008038",
  "term": "Non-linear optical polymer",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A polymeric material that exhibits a non-linear response to an applied electromagnetic field, meaning its optical properties change with the intensity of the incident light. These polymers are designed with specific chromophores that possess large hyperpolarizabilities. They are used in applications such as optical switching, frequency doubling, and data storage.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "irradiation",
    "non-linear optical effect",
    "photoconductivity"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2004, 76, 889. 'Definitions of terms relating to reactions of polymers and to functional polymeric materials (IUPAC Recommendations 2003)' on page 900 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200476040889)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/non-linear-optical-polymer/"
}