Synthesis of new squaraine dyes for optical switches

Autor: Ralf Petermann, Minquan Tian, Satoshi Tatsuura, Makoto Furuki
Rok vydání: 2003
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Zdroj: Dyes and Pigments. 57:43-54
ISSN: 0143-7208
DOI: 10.1016/s0143-7208(03)00003-2
Popis: This work describes the synthesis of new, highly soluble squaraine dyes, which have absorption maxima over 900 nm in solution. The absorption spectra of their spin-coated films show broad absorption bands, which are caused by aggregation phenomena. The absorption bands in the solid phase are red-shifted compared to those in solution. Because of these characteristics and nonlinear optical data which were obtained by Z-scan measurements, the new substances are principally useful for optical switches.
Databáze: OpenAIRE