Characterization of Optical Polymers for Multi-Layered Electro-Optic Devices.
Abstract
Nonlinear optical (NLO) polymers could potentially replace standard inorganic electrooptic materials, such as LiNb03 and GaAs, in integrated optoelectronic devices and systems. The large electrooptic coefficients and the low dielectric constants of poled polymers make them ideal for high-speed electrooptic applications. Electrooptic devices can be easily fabricated by spin coating the polymer onto a substrate, forming optical channels by bleaching and making material electrooptic by poling the channels. This simple fabrication procedure makes polymers ideal for multilayered applications. As new materials are developed and used in new configurations and applications, they must be characterized for optimum device design and performance.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1994
- Accession Number
- ADA289255
Entities
People
- Lori E. Rohlev
Organizations
- University of Colorado Boulder