Study of effect of magnetic nanoparticles properties on hologram recording capability in photopolymer nanocomposite for development of holographic sensor/actuator

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Abstract

Photopolymer nanocomposite materials utilising nanoparticles of varied refractive index are one of the most attractive materials for holography due to their tuneable properties. The preparation of the photopolymer nanocomposites can involve mixing a stable colloidal suspension in the photopolymer solution or printing of the nanoparticle colloidal suspension on top of a dried photopolymer layer. By following the first approach in this study a novel photopolymer nanocomposite material is prepared for holographic recording. It consists of N-isopropylacrylamide (NIPA)-based photopolymer as a host and iron oxide magnetic nanoparticles as nanodopant. The methodology of the photopolymer nanocomposite material preparation is explained in detail. In order to investigate the interaction of nanodopants with the host photopolymer, the photo-bleaching of the layers when exposed to a single laser beam has been studied. Initial characterisation of the holographic recording capability of the nanocomposite has been carried out. The maximum diffraction efficiency (DE) achieved in 70 μm thick layer after recording with 3.4 mW/cm2 intensity at 532 nm wavelength is 18 %.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationActive Photonic Platforms XI
EditorsGanapathi S. Subramania, Stavroula Foteinopoulou
PublisherSPIE
ISBN (Electronic)9781510628557
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2019
EventActive Photonic Platforms XI Conference 2019 - San Diego, United States
Duration: 11 Aug 201915 Aug 2019

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume11081
ISSN (Print)0277-786X
ISSN (Electronic)1996-756X

Conference

ConferenceActive Photonic Platforms XI Conference 2019
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego
Period11/08/1915/08/19

Keywords

  • Holographic sensor/actuator
  • Holography
  • Magnetic nanoparticles
  • Nanoparticles doping
  • Photopolymer
  • Photopolymer nanocomposite
  • Volume holographic gratings

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