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    • Optics and Photonics
    • Materials Science
    • Photochemistry

    Background:

    • Holographic setups require stable configurations for accurate measurements.
    • Real-time monitoring of optical modulation in photoresists is crucial for understanding recording dynamics.
    • Existing methods for measuring low diffraction efficiencies can lack sensitivity.

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    • To develop a novel method for simultaneous holographic setup stabilization and real-time optical modulation measurement.
    • To enhance sensitivity in measuring optical modulation, especially at low diffraction efficiencies.
    • To investigate photoreaction kinetics in Shipley AZ-1350J positive photoresist using the developed technique.

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    • Utilizing two-wave mixing at a dynamically recorded holographic grating in a positive photoresist film.
    • Implementing simultaneous stabilization of the holographic setup.
    • Measuring real-time optical modulation evolution during grating recording.

    Main Results:

    • The two-wave mixing method provides simultaneous stabilization and real-time modulation measurement.
    • The technique demonstrates higher sensitivity compared to direct diffraction efficiency measurements, particularly for low efficiencies.
    • Photoreaction kinetics in Shipley AZ-1350J photoresist were successfully studied.
    • Measurements obtained using this method align with results from a standard spectrophotometric technique.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed two-wave mixing technique offers a sensitive and stable approach for studying holographic recording processes.
    • This method is effective for real-time photoreaction kinetics analysis in positive photoresists.
    • The findings validate the technique's accuracy and potential for applications in optical materials research.