Title :
Photoinduced surface deformation on azo-polymer films and its holographic application
Author :
Harada, K. ; Munakata, K. ; Itoh, M. ; Umegaki, S. ; Yatagai, T.
Author_Institution :
Inst. of Appl. Phys., Univ. of Tsukuba, Japan
Abstract :
We propose a new technique to make a surface relief structure on azo polymer films. Application for light diffuser and holograms are described. The diffraction efficiency of the device was dramatically increased by corona discharge.
Keywords :
Fourier transform optics; Fresnel diffraction; corona; holographic gratings; light scattering; optical fabrication; optical polymers; polymer films; spin coating; Fourier transform hologram; Fresnel hologram; atomic force microscopy; azopolymer films; corona discharge; diffraction efficiency; electro-optic grating; holographic application; irradiation of interference fringes; light diffuser; photoinduced surface deformation; poling temperature dependence; side-chain-type polymer; spin-coating; surface relief structure; writing energy; Corona; Diffraction; Electrodes; Gratings; Holography; Laser beams; Organic materials; Polymer films; Surface discharges; Temperature dependence;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2001. CLEO/Pacific Rim 2001. The 4th Pacific Rim Conference on
Conference_Location :
Chiba, Japan
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-6738-3
DOI :
10.1109/CLEOPR.2001.971128
