Lanthanide Complexes for Second Order Nonlinear Optics:  Evidence for the Direct Contribution of f Electrons to the Quadratic Hyperpolarizability

This study descibes for the first time the nonlinear optical (NLO) properties of multipolar lanthanide complexes, Na3[Ln(dipic)3]. The “metal-induced” NLO activity enhancement is confirmed as a general property of f-block elements, and the direct participation of f electrons to the hyperpolarizabili...

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Published in:Journal of the American Chemical Society 2005-10, Vol.127 (39), p.13474-13475
Main Authors: Tancrez, Nicolas, Feuvrie, Christophe, Ledoux, Isabelle, Zyss, Joseph, Toupet, Loïc, Le Bozec, Hubert, Maury, Olivier
Format: Article
Language:English
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Condensed matter: electronic structure, electrical, magnetic, and optical properties
Electrooptical effects
Exact sciences and technology
Optical properties and condensed-matter spectroscopy and other interactions of matter with particles and radiation
Optical properties of bulk materials and thin films
Physics
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Summary:This study descibes for the first time the nonlinear optical (NLO) properties of multipolar lanthanide complexes, Na3[Ln(dipic)3]. The “metal-induced” NLO activity enhancement is confirmed as a general property of f-block elements, and the direct participation of f electrons to the hyperpolarizability β is strongly supported by experimental data.
ISSN:0002-7863
1520-5126
DOI:10.1021/ja054065j