Photoinduced anisotropy and polarization holography on UV exposure in films of N-benzylideneaniline in PMMA matrix

• Autorzy: Ilieva, D. , Nedelchev, L.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

In this paper, we present a study of the photoinduced processes in films of N-benzylideneaniline incorporated in a polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) matrix both by spectrophotometric and holo-graphic methods. Photodichroism of the order of ?D = 0.15 is induced in the films by polarized UV light at room temperature. We are also able to record stable holographic gratings in these materials for the first time to the best of our knowledge.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

photoinduced anisotropy; polarization holography; UV recording; polarization diffraction grating; N-benzylideneanilines

• Czasopismo: Optica Applicata
• Rocznik: 2012
• Tom: Vol. 42, nr 1
• Strony: 207-214
• Opis fizyczny: bibliogr. 34 poz.

Twórcy

autor

Ilieva, D.

autor

Nedelchev, L.

• Varna Medical University, 55 Marin Drinov St., 9002 Varna, Bulgaria

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