scholarly journals Optical Isomerization and Photo-Patternable Properties of GeO2/Ormosils Organic-Inorganic Composite Films Doped with Azobenzene

Coatings ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 818
Author(s):  
Xuehua Zhang ◽  
Qian Wang ◽  
Shun Liu ◽  
Wei Zhang ◽  
Fangren Hu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Optical Waveguide ◽  
Data Storage ◽  
Optical Switching ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Composite Films ◽  
Optical Data Storage ◽  
Optical Data ◽  
Single Chip ◽  
Coating Method ◽  
Inorganic Composite

GeO2/organically modified silane (ormosils) organic-inorganic composite films containing azobenzene were prepared by combining sol-gel technology and spin coating method. Optical waveguide properties including the refractive index and thickness of the composite films were characterized by using a prism coupling instrument. Surface morphology and photochemical properties of the composite films were investigated by atomic force microscope and Fourier transform infrared spectrometer. Results indicate that the composite films have smooth and neat surface, and excellent optical waveguide performance. Photo-isomerization properties of the composite films were studied by using a UV–Vis spectrophotometer. Optical switching performance of the composite films was also studied under the alternating exposure of 365 nm ultraviolet light and 410 nm visible light. Finally, strip waveguides and microlens arrays were built in the composite films through a UV soft imprint technique. Based on the above results, we believe that the prepared composite films are promising candidates for micro-nano optics and photonic applications, which would allow directly integrating the optical data storage and optical switching devices onto a single chip.

Spatial control of organic nanocrystal nucleation in sol–gel thin films for 3-D optical data storage devices or chemical multi-sensors

2005 ◽  
Vol 283 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 444-449 ◽  
Author(s):  
Estelle Botzung-Appert ◽  
Julien Zaccaro ◽  
Cécile Gourgon ◽  
Yves Usson ◽  
Patrice L. Baldeck ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Data Storage ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Optical Data Storage ◽  
Optical Data ◽  
Spatial Control ◽  
Storage Devices

The role of excess Pb and PbO overpressure on the microstructural development in polycrystalline PZT thin films

1994 ◽  
Vol 52 ◽  
pp. 582-583
Author(s):  
M. J. Lefevre ◽  
D. B. Dimos ◽  
J. S. Speck
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Data Storage ◽  
Perovskite Phase ◽  
Ferroelectric Properties ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Pyrochlore Phase ◽  
Optical Data Storage ◽  
Optical Data ◽  
Microstructural Development

Ferroelectric thin films have recently received considerable attention because of their potential in a range of device applications including both volatile and non-volatile memories, optical data storage, and other electrooptic applications (e.g. waveguides, switches, and modulators). The Pb-based perovskites, such as Pb(Zr,Ti)O3, have many properties that make them attractive for such applications because of their high switchable remanant polarization. In addition, many applications require integration of the ferroelectric with semiconductors. In our work we are studying the crystallization sequence of PZT 40/60 (PbZr0.40Ti0.60O3) grown on platinized silicon substrates, with an overall structure given as PZT/Pt/Ti/SiO2Si. The Ti and Pt are sequentially evaporated onto the oxidized Si substrate. Alkoxide-derived films are spun onto these substrates to form a dry amorphous gel2. The crystallization of the sol-gel film proceeds upon heating to temperatures in the range of 400-700°C. Lead volatility is one of the critical issues in the crystallization of Pb-based perovskite thin films. We have carried out a systematic study on the role of a lead atmosphere in crystallization for PZT (40/60). When heat treated the film forms a transitory pyrochlore phase at intermediate temperatures before transforming to the perovskite phase. This non-ferroelectric pyrochlore phase may stabilize if lead stoichiometry is not maintained, leading to poor optical and ferroelectric properties in the thin films.

Facile and fast photosensing of polarity by stimuli-responsive materials based on spiropyran for reusable sensors: a physico-chemical study on the interactions

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (26) ◽  
pp. 6588-6600 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amin Abdollahi ◽  
Zeinab Alinejad ◽  
Ali Reza Mahdavian
Keyword(s):  
Data Storage ◽  
Chemical Sensors ◽  
Optical Switching ◽  
Chemical Study ◽  
Optical Data Storage ◽  
Optical Data ◽  
Stimuli Responsive ◽  
Responsive Materials ◽  
Storage Devices ◽  
Physico Chemical

Stimuli-responsive materials based on spiropyran, which show reversible solvatochromism and photochromism under UV irradiation, could be used for advanced devices such as chemical sensors, optical data storage devices, and optical switching displays.

Free-Space Integrated Optics Realized by Surface-Micromachining

1997 ◽  
Vol 08 (02) ◽  
pp. 283-297 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. C. Wu ◽  
L. Y. Lin ◽  
S. S. Lee ◽  
C. R. King
Keyword(s):  
Data Storage ◽  
Free Space ◽  
Optical Switching ◽  
Optical Data Storage ◽  
Optical Systems ◽  
Optical Data ◽  
Optical Bench ◽  
Surface Micromachining ◽  
Free Space Optical ◽  
Optical Elements

A surface-micromachined free-space micro-optical bench (FS-MOB) technology has been proposed to monolithically integrate micro-optical elements, optomechanical structures, micropositioners, and microactuators on the same substrate. Novel three-dimensional micro-optical elements have been fabricated by surface-micromachining techniques. The optical axes of these optical elements are parallel to the substrate, which enables the entire free-space optical system to be integrated on a single substrate. Mocro-scale Fresnel lenses, refractive microlenses, mirrors, beam-splitters, gratings, and precision optical mounts have been successfully fabricated and characterized. Integration of micro-optical elements with translation or rotation stages provides on chip optical alignment or optomechanical switching. This new free-space micro-optical bench technology could significantly reduce the size, weight, an cost of most optical systems, and could have a significant impact on optical switching, optical sensing and optical data storage systems as well as packaging of optoelectronic components.

scholarly journals The Effect Of External Electric Field And Substrate Surface On Molecular Anchoring To Increase The Refractive Index Of DR-1 Film

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 73-76
Author(s):  
Donny Royke Wenas ◽  
Cyrke A.N. Bujung
Keyword(s):  
Refractive Index ◽  
Electric Field ◽  
External Electric Field ◽  
Data Storage ◽  
Optical Switching ◽  
Substrate Surface ◽  
Chain Structure ◽  
Optical Data Storage ◽  
Optical Data ◽  
Device Applications

The Disperse Red-1 (DR-1) molecule with its conjugated chain structure is known to offer great potential for photonic device applications, such as optical switching and optical data storage. For the aforementioned device applications, thin film of those molecules must be fabricated satisfying the requirements of having smooth and flat surface, uniform thickness and stable structure as well as attractive optical properties. As a result of this research, DR-1 films have been obtained which exhibit crystalline structure with the molecules deposited in parallel polar orientation perpendicular to the substrate and regular head to tail stacking when the electric field applied larger than 0.59 MV/m. This is understood to be result of the formation of strong hydrogen bonding acting as the anchoring mechanism. In addition, it is shown an increase in the optical refractive index as a result of an increase in the external electric field in the deposition process of the DR-1 films.

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