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Diffractive lenses recorded in absorbent photopolymers
Optics Express
|February 3, 2016
Summary
This study demonstrates fabricating diffractive lenses using polyvinyl alcohol acrylamide photopolymers and a liquid crystal device. A diffusion model optimizes parameters for enhanced diffractive optical element fabrication.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Optical Engineering
- Polymer Chemistry
Background:
- Photopolymers are suitable for fabricating diffractive optical elements.
- Diffractive optical elements (DOEs) offer advanced light manipulation capabilities.
- Controlling material properties is key to fabricating high-performance DOEs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To record diffractive lenses in Polyvinyl Alcohol/Acrylamide (PVA/AA) photopolymers.
- To investigate the use of a diffusion model for simulating lens formation.
- To optimize recording parameters for diffractive optical elements.
Main Methods:
- Recording diffractive lenses using a liquid crystal device as a master.
- Utilizing a diffusion model to simulate photopolymer material behavior.
- Analyzing parameters influencing diffractive pattern formation.
Main Results:
- Successful recording of diffractive lenses in PVA/AA photopolymers.
- Demonstrated viability of the diffusion model for simulation.
- Identified key parameters affecting diffractive formation.
Conclusions:
- PVA/AA photopolymers are effective for diffractive lens fabrication.
- The diffusion model aids in understanding and optimizing the recording process.
- Optimized recording schedules enhance the focalization power of DOEs.
