Metal alkynyl complexes as switchable NLO systems

Progress in employing metal alkynyl complexes as reviewed. The origin of NLO effects in molecules is read-outs are briefly reviewed, and switching NLO organometallic molecules is also briefly summarized. nonlinear optical (NLO) switchable systems is summarized, molecular switching stimuli and properties using other organic, inorganic, and (C) 2011 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.