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Non-linear optics property for melatonin.
| Non-linear property | Melatonin | Urea | Comparison of melatonin with urea |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dipole moment (μ) | 4.4961 D | 3.0482 D | 1.4750 times greater than urea |
| Hyperpolarizability (β) | 544.5474 esu | 56.4324 esu | 9.6495 times greater than urea |
| Mean polarizability (α0) | 180.1312 esu | 35.6521 esu | 5.0524 times greater than urea |
| Anisotropy of the polarizability (Δα) | 349.4465 esu | 69.0764 esu | 5.0588 times greater than urea |
