The polarized absorption spectroscopy as a novel method for determining the orientational order of poled nonlinear optical polymer films.

Focuses on a novel method for the determination of the order parameter A[sub2] in anisotropic films with ∞ mm-symmetry, such as poled nonlinear optical polymer films. Discussion on linear optical properties in poled media; Sample preparation and experimental setup; Analysis of the spatial dependence of the orientation.