Refractive-index modifications of some polymeric materials by ion beams

Optical guides are realized by ion irradiation in three polymers: polycarbonate, HIRI, and CR39. Optical properties (index variation, loss) are compared. CR39 waveguides present the best performances (with losses as low as 1 dB/cm); the influence of a curing parameter (initiator concentration), whic...

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Published inApplied optics (2004) Vol. 33; no. 16; p. 3338
Main Authors Darraud, C, Bennamane, B, Gagnadre, C, Decossas, J L, Vareille, J C, Stejny, J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.06.1994
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Summary:Optical guides are realized by ion irradiation in three polymers: polycarbonate, HIRI, and CR39. Optical properties (index variation, loss) are compared. CR39 waveguides present the best performances (with losses as low as 1 dB/cm); the influence of a curing parameter (initiator concentration), which is directly related to CR39 density and refractive index, is studied.
ISSN:1559-128X
DOI:10.1364/AO.33.003338