Title :
Dark enhancement of optically induced birefringence in azobenzene-containing polyester films
Author :
Minabe, J. ; Kawano, K. ; Nishikata, Y. ; Ishii, T. ; Niitsu, T. ; Baba, K.
Author_Institution :
Corp. Res. Center, Fuji Xerox Co. Ltd., Kanagawa, Japan
Abstract :
The birefringence of azo-polyester films developed after interception of a pump beam. The birefringence increased by a factor of 2. The thermal cis-trans isomerization of the azo groups contributed to this dark enhancement.
Keywords :
birefringence; holographic storage; isomerisation; optical films; optical polymers; azo groups; azo-polyester films; azobenzene-containing polyester films; dark enhancement; optically induced birefringence; pump beam; thermal cis-trans isomerization; Birefringence; Gratings; Holographic optical components; Holography; Laser beams; Laser excitation; Optical films; Optical polarization; Optical pumping; Optical recording;
Conference_Titel :
Nonlinear Optics: Materials, Fundamentals, and Applications, 2000. Technical Digest
Conference_Location :
Kaua´i-Lihue, HI, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-646-X
DOI :
10.1109/NLO.2000.883579
