Laser induced photoswitching of azobenzene incorporated in PDMS films

Sajan D. George, V. Subramanyan Namboodiri, Steffen Hardt

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Abstract

Polymers incorporating photochromic molecules are promising materials for flexible optical switches and optical data storage devices. A study on reversible photoswitching of azobenzene incorporated polydimethylsiloxane is carried out using transmittance and UV-VIS absorption measurements. The influence of light intensity on the photoswitching behavior is also investigated. The transmittance measurements are correlated with the change in the intensity of the corresponding bands in the UV-VIS absorption spectra. It is shown that the photoswitching occurs reversibly and that the switching time scale decreases with increase in intensity.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationLinear and Nonlinear Optics of Organic Materials X
Volume7774
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 22-10-2010
EventLinear and Nonlinear Optics of Organic Materials X - San Diego, CA, United States
Duration: 01-08-201004-08-2010

Conference

ConferenceLinear and Nonlinear Optics of Organic Materials X
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego, CA
Period01-08-1004-08-10

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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