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K C Yee, T Y Tou, S W Ng

    Applied Optics
    |February 21, 2008
    PubMed
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    This study fabricated dye-doped poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) for laser applications. Rh6G (ClO(4)) and Rh640 (ClO(4)) dyes in PMMA achieved high lasing efficiencies, with Rh6G (ClO(4)) showing superior stability.

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    Area of Science:

    • Materials Science
    • Optics and Photonics
    • Polymer Chemistry

    Background:

    • Poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) is a versatile polymer matrix for optical applications.
    • Dye-doped polymers are investigated for their potential in laser devices.
    • Controlling dye stability and optical properties within a polymer matrix is crucial for laser efficiency.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To fabricate dye-doped PMMA slabs using hot-press molding for laser applications.
    • To evaluate the lasing efficiency and stability of different rhodamine dyes (Rh640 (ClO(4)), Rh6G(ClO(4)), and Rh6G (Cl)) within the PMMA matrix.
    • To understand the impact of dye characteristics and processing on laser performance.

    Main Methods:

    • Hot-press molding was employed to create dye-doped PMMA slabs.
    • Rhodamine dyes were impregnated into PMMA via solvent dissolution and vacuum heating.
    • Fabricated slabs were annealed to enhance optical homogeneity and lasing efficiency.
    • Lasing efficiency was measured using a nitrogen laser pump.

    Main Results:

    • Peak lasing efficiencies of 8% and 7.8% were achieved for Rh6G (ClO(4)) and Rh640 (ClO(4)) doped PMMA, respectively.
    • Rh6G (ClO(4))-doped PMMA exhibited a lower reduction rate (0.012%/shot) compared to Rh640 (ClO(4))-doped PMMA (0.15%/shot).
    • Rh6G (Cl) doped PMMA showed poor lasing efficiency (<1%) due to thermal bleaching.

    Conclusions:

    • Hot-press molded PMMA doped with Rh6G (ClO(4)) and Rh640 (ClO(4)) are promising materials for laser applications.
    • Rh6G (ClO(4)) demonstrates superior photostability over Rh640 (ClO(4)) in PMMA for laser operation.
    • The choice of dye and its interaction with the PMMA matrix significantly influence laser performance and material stability.