Abstract
Different electro-optic polymer systems are analyzed with respect to their electro-optic activity, glass transition temperature $(T_g)$ and photodefinable properties. The polymers tested are polysulfone (PS) and polycarbonate (PC). The electro-optic chromophore, tricyanovinylidenediphenylaminobenzene (TCVDPA), which was reported to have a highest photochemical stability [l] has been employed in the current work. Modified TCVDPA with bulky side groups has been synthesized, and a doubling of the electro-optic coefficient $(r_{33})$ compared to the unmodified TCVDPA has been shown. The plasticizing effect of the chromophore, has been reduced by attaching it to the polymer backbone. SU8 (passive) and PC-TCVDPA (active) channel waveguides were fabricated by photodefinition technique and the passive waveguide losses were measured to be 5 dB/cm at 1550nm.
Original language | Undefined |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the Annual Symposium of the IEEE/LEOS Benelux Chapter 2005 |
Editors | P. Megret, M. Wuilpart, S. Bette, N. Staquet |
Place of Publication | Mons, Belgium |
Publisher | University of Mons |
Pages | 313-316 |
Number of pages | 4 |
ISBN (Print) | 2-9600226-4-5 |
Publication status | Published - 1 Dec 2005 |
Event | 10th Annual Symposium of the IEEE/LEOS Benelux Chapter 2005 - Mons, Belgium Duration: 1 Dec 2008 → 2 Dec 2008 Conference number: 10 |
Conference
Conference | 10th Annual Symposium of the IEEE/LEOS Benelux Chapter 2005 |
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Country/Territory | Belgium |
City | Mons |
Period | 1/12/08 → 2/12/08 |
Keywords
- EWI-12367
- IR-54191
- IOMS-PIT: PHOTONICS INTEGRATION TECHNOLOGY
- METIS-227941