Femtosecond laser modification of poly(methyl methacrylate) at 387 nm wavelength

A. Baum, P. J. Scully, W. Perrie

Research output: Chapter in Book or Conference Publication/ProceedingConference Publicationpeer-review

Abstract

Permanent refractive index modifications (¢nmax = 2×10-3) were induced in clinical grade poly(methyl methacrylate) by UV femtosecond laser irradiation. Holographic writing realised 0.8 μm feature size, enabling gratings in polymer optical fibre and 3-D bulk structuring.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationQuantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, QELS 2006
PublisherOptical Society of America
ISBN (Print)1557528136, 9781557528131
Publication statusPublished - 2006
Externally publishedYes
EventQuantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, QELS 2006 - Long Beach, CA, United States
Duration: 21 May 200621 May 2006

Publication series

NameOptics InfoBase Conference Papers
ISSN (Electronic)2162-2701

Conference

ConferenceQuantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, QELS 2006
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityLong Beach, CA
Period21/05/0621/05/06

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Femtosecond laser modification of poly(methyl methacrylate) at 387 nm wavelength'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this