Block copolymer gyroids for nanophotonics: significance of lattice transformations
A gyroid crystal possesses a peculiar structural feature that can be conceptualized as a triply
periodic surface with a constant mean curvature of zero. The exotic optical properties such …
periodic surface with a constant mean curvature of zero. The exotic optical properties such …
Optical deformations of azobenzene polymers: orientation approach vs. other concepts
It has been 30 years since the discovery of surface restructuring in thin azopolymer films by
two independent research groups. A wide variety of topographical structures have been …
two independent research groups. A wide variety of topographical structures have been …
Fourier Surfaces Reaching Full‐Color Diffraction Limits
Abstract Optical Fourier surfaces (OFSs), characterized by sinusoidally profiled diffractive
optical elements, can outperform traditional binary‐type counterparts by minimizing optical …
optical elements, can outperform traditional binary‐type counterparts by minimizing optical …
Accurate morphology-related diffraction behavior of light-induced surface relief gratings on azopolymers
Holographic relief gratings can be fabricated directly on the surface of azobenzene-
containing materials (or simply azomaterials) without additional development steps. Despite …
containing materials (or simply azomaterials) without additional development steps. Despite …
A field guide to azopolymeric optical fourier surfaces and augmented reality
Y Lim, B Kang, SJ Hong, H Son, E Im… - Advanced Functional …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Optical Fourier surfaces (OFSs) are used for various applications, from diffractive
optics to augmented reality (AR). However, the current methods of fabricating OFSs primarily …
optics to augmented reality (AR). However, the current methods of fabricating OFSs primarily …
On the Effects of Different trans and cis Populations in Azobenzene Liquid Crystal Elastomers: A Monte Carlo Investigation
G Skačej, L Querciagrossa… - ACS applied polymer …, 2023 - ACS Publications
We investigate main-chain liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs) formed by photoresponsive
azobenzene units with different populations of trans and cis conformers (from fully trans to …
azobenzene units with different populations of trans and cis conformers (from fully trans to …
Influence of optical forces induced by paraxial vortex Gaussian beams on the formation of a microrelief on carbazole-containing azopolymer films
SN Khonina, AV Ustinov, SG Volotovskiy, NA Ivliev… - Applied Optics, 2020 - opg.optica.org
The paper discusses photoinduced microrelief formation in a film of an azopolymer. A
theoretical study of the effect of laser beam polarization on the balance of optical forces …
theoretical study of the effect of laser beam polarization on the balance of optical forces …
Repairable macroscopic monodomain arrays from block copolymers enabled by photoplastic and photodielectric effects
Upon exposure to UV light (120 mW/cm2, λ= 365 nm), a trans–cis isomerization occurs in a
cylinder-forming, azobenzene-containing block copolymer of polydimethylsiloxane-b-poly …
cylinder-forming, azobenzene-containing block copolymer of polydimethylsiloxane-b-poly …
Reprogrammable holograms from maskless surface photomorphing
F Reda, M Salvatore, M Astarita… - Advanced Optical …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Holographic technologies have been envisioned as potentially impacting many areas of
everyday life, including science, entertainment, and healthcare, but their adoption is still at …
everyday life, including science, entertainment, and healthcare, but their adoption is still at …
[HTML][HTML] Direct imprint of optical skyrmions in azopolymers as photoinduced relief structures
Skyrmions, topologically stable configurations of a three-component vector field with
sophisticated textures, have been considered in many contexts, including atomic physics …
sophisticated textures, have been considered in many contexts, including atomic physics …