Title :
Measurement of Langmuir-film properties by optical waveguide probe
Author :
Walpita, L.M. ; Pitt, C.W.
Author_Institution :
University College London, Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering, London, UK
Abstract :
The refractive indices and molecular lengths of long-chain organic molecules have been determined by probing a film of the orientated molecules with a guided optical wave. The refractive indices of the molecules may be modified by the inclusion of metal-ion dopants.
Keywords :
Langmuir films; optical waveguides; probes; refractive index measurement; Langmuir film properties; long chain organic molecules; metal ion dopants; molecular lengths; optical waveguide probe; refractive indices;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19770153
