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Article
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Abstract
The patterning of an acrylamide-based photopolymer surface by holographic recording is studied. The patterns are induced by light alone and no post-processing is required. Periodic surface modulation is observed in addition to a volume phase grating. An investigation has been carried out using white light interferometry into the dependence of the amplitude of the photo induced surface relief modulation on the spatial frequency, intensity of recording and sample thickness. The observed dependencies indicate that the diffusion of material during the holographic recording plays a major role in surface relief formation. The possibility for inscription of surface relief patterns opens the door to at least two new applications for this photopolymer: fabrication of diffractive optical elements and biosensors.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1364/OPEX.13.004878
Recommended Citation
Naydenova, I. et al. (2005) Holographic Patterning of Acrylamide-Based Photopolymer Surface. Optics Express, Vol.13, no. 13, pp.4878-4889. 2005. doi:10.1364/OPEX.13.004878
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Facility for Optical Characterisation and Spectroscopy, FOCAS, at Technological University of Dublin
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In Optics Express, Vol.13, no. 13, pp.4878-4889. This paper was published in Optics Express and is made available as an electronic reprint with the permission of OSA. The paper can be found at the following URL on the OSA website: http://www.opticsinfobase.org/DirectPDFAccess/E301943C-BDB9-137E-C65EA85FB43635B0_84551.pdf?da=1&id=84551&seq=0&CFID=27205170&CFTOKEN=70025617. Systematic or multiple reproduction or distribution to multiple locations via electronic or other means is prohibited and is subject to penalties under law.