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Asian Journal of Physics Vol 32, Nos 5 – 8 (2023) 265-274

Material response and energetic sensitivity of epoxy-based material for volume holography

T Sabel-Grau
Nanopatterned Biomaterials (Secr. C 1), Department of Chemistry,
Technische Universität Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
Dedicated in memory of Prof John Sheridan

Results are presented on the material response and energetic sensitivity of a new organic photosensitive material for volume holographic recording. Optimized chemical formulation results in a high energetic sensitivity, strong angular selectivity as well as high inducible refractive index contrast and high diffraction efficiency with good dimensional stability. The investigations shown here confirm the overall performance of the material and specifically examine the effects of recording intensity, exposure time, and prebake duration on the material response, with special attention to energy sensitivity. © Anita Publications. All rights reserved.
Keywords: Volume holography, Photopolymer, Material response, Refractive index contrast.

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