Publications [#234039] of Michael J. Therien

Papers Published

1. Clays, K; Therien, MJ; Hennrich, G, Hyper-Rayleigh scattering for solution phase structure determination, Proceedings of SPIE the International Society for Optical Engineering, vol. 7049 (November, 2008), SPIE, ISSN 0277-786X [doi]
   (last updated on 2026/01/15)

   Abstract:
   Hyper-Rayleigh scattering (HRS) is the only second-order nonlinear optical (NLO) technique allowed in an isotropic solution. Being an even-order technique, it is sensitive to (non-centro)symmetry. Therefore, HRS is a unique tool to determine solution-phase structure, both in a qualitative and a quantitative way. Examples are presented of the elucidation of the actual D2d octopolar structure of highly symmetric, yet non-centrosymmetric chromophores and of the determination of the value for the opening angle of a chromophore-functionalized alkynyl-calix[4]arene cavity.