Prism coupling technique investigation of elasto-optical properties of thin polymer films

Authors :: Ay, Feridun
Kocabas, Askin
Kocabas, Coskun
Aydinli, Atilla
Agan, Sedat
Source :: Journal of Applied Physics. Dec 15, 2004, Vol. 96 Issue 12, 7147-7153
Publication Year :: 2004
Abstract: Various steps of measuring the elasto-optical properties of three different polymers that are polystyrene, polymethacrylate, and benzocyclobutane are studied. The effect of the applied stress on the refractive index and birefringence of the films are investigated.

Subjects :: Refractive index -- Research
Dielectric films -- Research
Thin films -- Research
Polymers -- Optical properties
Physics

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